US Bridges

X30 Baker Ave over Wapsinonoc Creek

Good

Cedar County, Iowa · 079042904 · Structure no. 000000000102281

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,480
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

X30 Baker Ave over Wapsinonoc Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying X30 Baker Ave over Wapsinonoc Creek in Cedar County, Iowa. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,480 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,480 by 2043. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesX30 Baker Ave
CrossesWapsinonoc Creek
Location079042904
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCedar County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.61874, -91.34657
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,480 (2022)
Projected traffic2,480 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was X30 Baker Ave over Wapsinonoc Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is X30 Baker Ave over Wapsinonoc Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2022.

How much traffic does X30 Baker Ave over Wapsinonoc Creek carry?

About 2,480 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is X30 Baker Ave over Wapsinonoc Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns X30 Baker Ave over Wapsinonoc Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.