US Bridges

Jordans Grove RD over Wapsipinicon River

Good

Linn County, Iowa · 085061302 · Structure no. 000000000222121

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
426 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
371
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jordans Grove RD over Wapsipinicon River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jordans Grove RD over Wapsipinicon River in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 371 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 371 by 2044. The structure is 426 ft (129.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesJordans Grove RD
CrossesWapsipinicon River
Location085061302
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.17803, -91.50061
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length426 ft (129.8 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic371 (2022)
Projected traffic371 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Jordans Grove RD over Wapsipinicon River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jordans Grove RD 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Jordans Grove RD over Wapsipinicon River carry?

About 371 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Jordans Grove RD over Wapsipinicon River?

The structure is 426 ft (129.8 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Jordans Grove RD over Wapsipinicon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.