US Bridges

Y Ave over Little Wapsi River

Fair

Fayette County, Iowa · 092101802 · Structure no. 000000000150800

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
179 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
570
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Y Ave over Little Wapsi River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Y Ave over Little Wapsi River in Fayette County, Iowa. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 570 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2043. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesY Ave
CrossesLittle Wapsi River
Location092101802
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.78507, -92.08164
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.6 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2022)
Projected traffic570 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Y Ave over Little Wapsi River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Y Ave over Little Wapsi 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Y Ave over Little Wapsi River carry?

About 570 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Y Ave over Little Wapsi River?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Y Ave over Little Wapsi River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.