US Bridges

170th ST over Wapsipinicon River

Good

Howard County, Iowa · 098143201 · Structure no. 000000000182761

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

170th ST over Wapsipinicon River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 170th ST over Wapsipinicon River in Howard County, Iowa. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries170th ST
CrossesWapsipinicon River
Location098143201
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.26985, -92.52144
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic20 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 170th ST over Wapsipinicon River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is 170th ST over 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 170th ST over Wapsipinicon River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 170th ST over Wapsipinicon River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 170th ST over Wapsipinicon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.