US Bridges

Wapsie RD over Stream

Fair

Johnson County, Iowa · 080052106 · Structure no. 000000000204720

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
102
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wapsie RD over Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying Wapsie RD over Stream in Johnson County, Iowa. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 102 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 102 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWapsie RD
CrossesStream
Location080052106
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJohnson County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.72296, -91.43862
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2021)
Projected traffic102 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Wapsie RD over Stream built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wapsie RD over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Wapsie RD over Stream carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Wapsie RD over Stream?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wapsie RD over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.