US Bridges

CO RD X64 over Wapsipinicon River

Fair

Jones County, Iowa · 083012810 · Structure no. 000000000206100

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
335 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
393
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD X64 over Wapsipinicon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD X64 over Wapsipinicon River in Jones County, Iowa. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 393 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 393 by 2044. The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD X64
CrossesWapsipinicon River
Location083012810
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJones County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.97161, -90.96007
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length335 ft (102.1 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic393 (2022)
Projected traffic393 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD X64 over Wapsipinicon River built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD X64 over Wapsipinicon River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD X64 over Wapsipinicon River carry?

About 393 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is CO RD X64 over Wapsipinicon River?

The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD X64 over Wapsipinicon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.