US Bridges

Troy Mills RD over Trib.To Wapsipinicon R

Fair

Linn County, Iowa · 086071704 · Structure no. 000000000223240

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,424
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Troy Mills RD over Trib.To Wapsipinicon R is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Troy Mills RD over Trib.To Wapsipinicon R in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 100 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,424 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,424 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long.

CarriesTroy Mills RD
CrossesTrib.To Wapsipinicon R
Location086071704
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.26202, -91.68207
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal 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 length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,424 (2022)
Projected traffic1,424 by 2044
Trucks11%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Troy Mills RD over Trib.To Wapsipinicon R built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Troy Mills RD over Trib.To Wapsipinicon R 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 Troy Mills RD over Trib.To Wapsipinicon R carry?

About 1,424 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Troy Mills RD over Trib.To Wapsipinicon R?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Troy Mills RD over Trib.To Wapsipinicon R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.