235th Street over Wapsipinicon River
PoorClosed to trafficClinton County, Iowa · 081E11105 · Structure no. 000000000121690
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2017
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 420 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
235th Street over Wapsipinicon River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying 235th Street over Wapsipinicon River in Clinton County, Iowa. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2043. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 235th Street over Wapsipinicon River built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is 235th Street over Wapsipinicon River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2017.
How much traffic does 235th Street over Wapsipinicon River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is 235th Street over Wapsipinicon River?
The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns 235th Street over Wapsipinicon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.