US Bridges

180th ST over Br Wapsipinicon River

Good

Howard County, Iowa · 097140401 · Structure no. 000000000181890

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

180th ST over Br Wapsipinicon River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 180th ST over Br Wapsipinicon River in Howard County, Iowa. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries180th ST
CrossesBr Wapsipinicon River
Location097140401
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.25542, -92.51447
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2022)
Projected traffic21 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 180th ST over Br Wapsipinicon River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is 180th ST over Br Wapsipinicon River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does 180th ST over Br Wapsipinicon River carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 180th ST over Br Wapsipinicon River?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns 180th ST over Br Wapsipinicon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.