US Bridges

Jupiter RD over Wayman Creek

FairPosted for load

Clayton County, Iowa · 092043618 · Structure no. 000000000118953

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1952
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
246
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jupiter RD over Wayman Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Jupiter RD over Wayman Creek in Clayton County, Iowa. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 74 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 246 vehicles a day, projected to reach 246 by 2044. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesJupiter RD
CrossesWayman Creek
Location092043618
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClayton County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.73808, -91.26011
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic246 (2022)
Projected traffic246 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jupiter RD over Wayman Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.

What condition is Jupiter RD over Wayman 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Jupiter RD over Wayman Creek carry?

About 246 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Jupiter RD over Wayman Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Jupiter RD over Wayman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.