Second Street over Wapsinonoc Creek
FairCedar County, Iowa · 0.1 Miles East of Parksid · Structure no. 6470005P0000000
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 230
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Second Street over Wapsinonoc Creek is a concrete frame carrying Second Street over Wapsinonoc Creek in Cedar County, Iowa. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 230 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Second Street over Wapsinonoc Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Second Street over Wapsinonoc Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does Second Street over Wapsinonoc Creek carry?
About 230 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Second Street over Wapsinonoc Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Second Street over Wapsinonoc Creek?
It is owned by the National Park Service.