Landis RD over Wapsipinicon River
PoorClosed to trafficJones County, Iowa · 084031903 · Structure no. 000000000207520
- Built
- 1909
- 116 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2022
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 245 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 78
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Landis RD over Wapsipinicon River is a steel truss - thru carrying Landis RD over Wapsipinicon River in Jones County, Iowa. It was built in 1909, so it is 116 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 3 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 78 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2043. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Landis RD over Wapsipinicon River built?
It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.
What condition is Landis RD 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 July 2022.
How much traffic does Landis RD over Wapsipinicon River carry?
About 78 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.
How long is Landis RD over Wapsipinicon River?
The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Landis RD over Wapsipinicon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.