Charles Ave over W Br Wapsinonoc CR
PoorPosted for loadCedar County, Iowa · 079042102 · Structure no. 000000000102220
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Charles Ave over W Br Wapsinonoc CR is a steel truss - thru carrying Charles Ave over W Br Wapsinonoc CR in Cedar County, Iowa. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Charles Ave over W Br Wapsinonoc CR built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is Charles Ave over W Br Wapsinonoc CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Charles Ave over W Br Wapsinonoc CR carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Charles Ave over W Br Wapsinonoc CR?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Charles Ave over W Br Wapsinonoc CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.