US Bridges

Waubeek RD over Ricochet Creek

Good

Linn County, Iowa · 085062405 · Structure no. 000000000222191

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
373
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waubeek RD over Ricochet Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Waubeek RD over Ricochet Creek in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 373 vehicles a day, projected to reach 373 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long.

CarriesWaubeek RD
CrossesRicochet Creek
Location085062405
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.16579, -91.48466
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic373 (2022)
Projected traffic373 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Waubeek RD over Ricochet Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waubeek RD over Ricochet Creek 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 Ricochet Creek carry?

About 373 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Waubeek RD over Ricochet Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Waubeek RD over Ricochet Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.