US Bridges

Wapsi Ave over I 80

Good

Johnson County, Iowa · 1.2 Mi. E of Jct. SR F44 · Structure no. 000000000032171

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
295 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wapsi Ave over I 80 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wapsi Ave over I 80 in Johnson County, Iowa. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 220 vehicles a day, projected to reach 220 by 2043. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWapsi Ave
CrossesI 80
Location1.2 Mi. E of Jct. SR F44
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJohnson County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.66721, -91.42489
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 20 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length295 ft (89.9 m)
Longest span151 ft (46 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2022)
Projected traffic220 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wapsi Ave over I 80 built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wapsi Ave over I 80 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Wapsi Ave over I 80 carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Wapsi Ave over I 80?

The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Wapsi Ave over I 80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.