FM Addison Ave over Wapsipinicon River
PoorHoward County, Iowa · 099140702 · Structure no. 000000000183320
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 285
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM Addison Ave over Wapsipinicon River is a concrete slab carrying FM Addison Ave over Wapsipinicon River in Howard County, Iowa. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 4 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.
It carries about 285 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 285 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM Addison Ave over Wapsipinicon River built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM Addison Ave over 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does FM Addison Ave over Wapsipinicon River carry?
About 285 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is FM Addison Ave over Wapsipinicon River?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM Addison Ave over Wapsipinicon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.