US Bridges

235th Street over Overflow of Wapsipinicon

Good

Clinton County, Iowa · 081E11003 · Structure no. 000000000121681

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
87 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
510
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

235th Street over Overflow of Wapsipinicon is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 235th Street over Overflow of Wapsipinicon in Clinton County, Iowa. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 510 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2043. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries235th Street
CrossesOverflow of Wapsipinicon
Location081E11003
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.83313, -90.82289
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2022)
Projected traffic510 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 235th Street over Overflow of Wapsipinicon built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is 235th Street over Overflow of Wapsipinicon 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 February 2021.

How much traffic does 235th Street over Overflow of Wapsipinicon carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 235th Street over Overflow of Wapsipinicon?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 235th Street over Overflow of Wapsipinicon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.