160th ST over L Wapsipinicon River
PoorPosted for loadFayette County, Iowa · 093101903 · Structure no. 000000000151740
- Built
- 1916
- 109 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 125 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 43
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
160th ST over L Wapsipinicon River is a concrete tee beam carrying 160th ST over L Wapsipinicon River in Fayette County, Iowa. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 43 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 43 by 2043. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 160th ST over L Wapsipinicon River built?
It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.
What condition is 160th ST over L 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does 160th ST over L Wapsipinicon River carry?
About 43 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is 160th ST over L Wapsipinicon River?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns 160th ST over L Wapsipinicon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.