Paris RD over Wapsipinicon River
FairPosted for loadLinn County, Iowa · 086062901 · Structure no. 000000000223070
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 303 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 344
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Paris RD over Wapsipinicon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Paris RD over Wapsipinicon River in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 344 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 344 by 2044. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 22 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Paris RD over Wapsipinicon River built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Paris RD over Wapsipinicon River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Paris RD over Wapsipinicon River carry?
About 344 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Paris RD over Wapsipinicon River?
The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Paris RD over Wapsipinicon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.