US Bridges

Wheelerwood over Winnebago River

FairPosted for load

Cerro Gordo County, Iowa · 097211501 · Structure no. 000000000106830

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
69
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wheelerwood over Winnebago River is a steel truss - thru carrying Wheelerwood over Winnebago River in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 69 vehicles a day, projected to reach 69 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWheelerwood
CrossesWinnebago River
Location097211501
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCerro Gordo County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.22669, -93.31299
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating49.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2022)
Projected traffic69 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wheelerwood over Winnebago River built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wheelerwood 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Wheelerwood over Winnebago River carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Wheelerwood over Winnebago River?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Wheelerwood over Winnebago River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.