US Bridges

Franklin Ave over M Br Wapsipinonoc Creek

Good

Cedar County, Iowa · 079043602 · Structure no. 000000000102372

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin Ave over M Br Wapsipinonoc Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Franklin Ave over M Br Wapsipinonoc Creek in Cedar County, Iowa. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFranklin Ave
CrossesM Br Wapsipinonoc Creek
Location079043602
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.60504, -91.26906
Functional classRural Local

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 Franklin Ave over M Br Wapsipinonoc Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Franklin Ave over M Br Wapsipinonoc 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 2024.

How much traffic does Franklin Ave over M Br Wapsipinonoc Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Franklin Ave over M Br Wapsipinonoc Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin Ave over M Br Wapsipinonoc Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.