235th Street over Branch of Wapsipinicon
PoorClosed to trafficClinton County, Iowa · 081E11203 · Structure no. 000000000121700
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2021
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 252 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
235th Street over Branch of Wapsipinicon is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying 235th Street over Branch of Wapsipinicon 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 0 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 252 ft (76.8 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 | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| 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 235th Street over Branch of Wapsipinicon built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is 235th Street over Branch of Wapsipinicon 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 February 2021.
How much traffic does 235th Street over Branch of Wapsipinicon carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is 235th Street over Branch of Wapsipinicon?
The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns 235th Street over Branch of Wapsipinicon?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.