US Bridges

Bell Ave over Br Wapsipinicon Riv

Good

Howard County, Iowa · 097140502 · Structure no. 000000000181911

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bell Ave over Br Wapsipinicon Riv is a steel culvert carrying Bell Ave over Br Wapsipinicon Riv in Howard County, Iowa. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBell Ave
CrossesBr Wapsipinicon Riv
Location097140502
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHoward County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.24364, -92.53308
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 inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 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 Bell Ave over Br Wapsipinicon Riv built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bell Ave over Br Wapsipinicon Riv 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does Bell Ave over Br Wapsipinicon Riv carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Bell Ave over Br Wapsipinicon Riv?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Bell Ave over Br Wapsipinicon Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.