US Bridges

430th over Wapsipinicon River

Good

Mitchell County, Iowa · 099152401 · Structure no. 000000000248331

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
78
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

430th over Wapsipinicon River is a steel culvert carrying 430th over Wapsipinicon River in Mitchell County, Iowa. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 78 vehicles a day, projected to reach 78 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries430th
CrossesWapsipinicon River
Location099152401
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.3856, -92.57251
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78 (2022)
Projected traffic78 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 430th over Wapsipinicon River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is 430th over Wapsipinicon River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does 430th over Wapsipinicon River carry?

About 78 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 430th over Wapsipinicon River?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns 430th over Wapsipinicon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.