US Bridges

Matsell Pk RD over Wapsipinicon River

PoorPosted for load

Linn County, Iowa · 085053606 · Structure no. 000000000222050

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
303 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
147
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Matsell Pk RD over Wapsipinicon River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Matsell Pk RD over Wapsipinicon River in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 147 vehicles a day, projected to reach 147 by 2044. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesMatsell Pk RD
CrossesWapsipinicon River
Location085053606
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLinn County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.13027, -91.38352
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic147 (2022)
Projected traffic147 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Matsell Pk RD over Wapsipinicon River built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Matsell Pk 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Matsell Pk RD over Wapsipinicon River carry?

About 147 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Matsell Pk RD over Wapsipinicon River?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Matsell Pk RD over Wapsipinicon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.