US Bridges

FM over Wapsinicon River

GoodPosted for load

Cedar County, Iowa · 082011102 · Structure no. 000000000104321

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Wapsinicon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Wapsinicon River 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesFM
CrossesWapsinicon River
Location082011102
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.92267, -90.93604
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2021)
Projected traffic70 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 FM over Wapsinicon River built?

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

What condition is FM over Wapsinicon River 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM over Wapsinicon River carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is FM over Wapsinicon River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FM over Wapsinicon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.