US Bridges

Waubeek RD over Trib Wapsipinicon Rvr

Good

Linn County, Iowa · S14 T85N R06W · Structure no. 000000000222131

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
78
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waubeek RD over Trib Wapsipinicon Rvr is a concrete culvert carrying Waubeek RD over Trib Wapsipinicon Rvr in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 78 vehicles a day, projected to reach 78 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 56 ft wide.

CarriesWaubeek RD
CrossesTrib Wapsipinicon Rvr
LocationS14 T85N R06W
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.16981, -91.50764
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78 (2022)
Projected traffic78 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Waubeek RD over Trib Wapsipinicon Rvr built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waubeek RD over Trib Wapsipinicon Rvr 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 Waubeek RD over Trib Wapsipinicon Rvr carry?

About 78 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Waubeek RD over Trib Wapsipinicon Rvr?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Waubeek RD over Trib Wapsipinicon Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.