US Bridges

100th Avenue over Wapsipinicon River

Good

Jones County, Iowa · 083021504 · Structure no. 000000000206271

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
346 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
69
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

100th Avenue over Wapsipinicon River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 100th Avenue over Wapsipinicon River in Jones County, Iowa. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 69 vehicles a day, projected to reach 69 by 2043. The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries100th Avenue
CrossesWapsipinicon River
Location083021504
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.00417, -91.06539
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length346 ft (105.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2022)
Projected traffic69 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 100th Avenue over Wapsipinicon River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is 100th Avenue 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 100th Avenue over Wapsipinicon River carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 100th Avenue over Wapsipinicon River?

The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 100th Avenue over Wapsipinicon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.