Sutton RD over Wapsipinicon River
PoorPosted for loadLinn County, Iowa · 086061904 · Structure no. 000000000223020
- Built
- 1879
- 146 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 208 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 140
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sutton RD over Wapsipinicon River is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying Sutton RD over Wapsipinicon River in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 1879 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 146 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 140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2044. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sutton RD over Wapsipinicon River built?
It was built in 1879, making it 146 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Sutton 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Sutton RD over Wapsipinicon River carry?
About 140 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Sutton RD over Wapsipinicon River?
The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Sutton RD over Wapsipinicon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.