US Bridges

US 151 NB over Wapsipinicon River

Fair

Jones County, Iowa · 1.4 Mi. S of Jct. Ia 64 · Structure no. 000000000607710

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
438 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 151 NB over Wapsipinicon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 151 NB over Wapsipinicon River in Jones County, Iowa. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 6 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 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2044. The structure is 438 ft (133.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 151 NB
CrossesWapsipinicon River
Location1.4 Mi. S of Jct. Ia 64
RouteU.S. Route 151
CountyJones County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.08304, -91.27128
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length438 ft (133.5 m)
Longest span166 ft (50.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2022)
Projected traffic7,200 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 151 NB over Wapsipinicon River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 151 NB 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 151 NB over Wapsipinicon River carry?

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 151 NB over Wapsipinicon River?

The structure is 438 ft (133.5 m) long with a longest span of 166 ft (50.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 151 NB over Wapsipinicon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.