US Bridges

Wapsipinicon SP over Dutch Creek

FairPosted for load

Jones County, Iowa · Wapsipinicon St. Pk. · Structure no. 000000000699270

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2022 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Wapsipinicon SP over Dutch Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Wapsipinicon SP over Dutch Creek in Jones County, Iowa. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWapsipinicon SP
CrossesDutch Creek
LocationWapsipinicon St. Pk.
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyJones County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.09206, -91.27966
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating8.3 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wapsipinicon SP over Dutch Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wapsipinicon SP over Dutch Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Wapsipinicon SP over Dutch Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Wapsipinicon SP over Dutch Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Wapsipinicon SP over Dutch Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.