Local over Wapsinonoc Creek
PoorPosted for loadMuscatine County, Iowa · 078030703 · Structure no. 000000000258250
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 154 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 176
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Wapsinonoc Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Wapsinonoc Creek in Muscatine County, Iowa. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 176 vehicles a day, projected to reach 176 by 2043. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Local over Wapsinonoc Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Wapsinonoc Creek 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 2023.
How much traffic does Local over Wapsinonoc Creek carry?
About 176 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Wapsinonoc Creek?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Wapsinonoc Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.