Wren over Winnebago River
FairPosted for loadCerro Gordo County, Iowa · 096193504 · Structure no. 000000000106180
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 150 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wren over Winnebago River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wren over Winnebago River in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Wren over Winnebago River built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wren over Winnebago River 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 2024.
How much traffic does Wren over Winnebago River carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Wren over Winnebago River?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Wren over Winnebago River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.