Ia 9 over Little Wapsipinicon Rvr
FairHoward County, Iowa · 250 Ft. W of Jct. SR V10 · Structure no. 000000000028721
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 83 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,810
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ia 9 over Little Wapsipinicon Rvr is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ia 9 over Little Wapsipinicon Rvr in Howard County, Iowa. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 6 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 1,810 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,810 by 2044. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 47 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Ia 9 over Little Wapsipinicon Rvr built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ia 9 over Little Wapsipinicon Rvr 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Ia 9 over Little Wapsipinicon Rvr carry?
About 1,810 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Ia 9 over Little Wapsipinicon Rvr?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Ia 9 over Little Wapsipinicon Rvr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.