CO RD Y-68 over Wapsi River Overflow
PoorClosed to trafficScott County, Iowa · 081E43106 · Structure no. 000000000020870
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old, rebuilt 1958
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 275 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,310
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD Y-68 over Wapsi River Overflow is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD Y-68 over Wapsi River Overflow in Scott County, Iowa. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 103 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 3 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 2,310 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,310 by 2043. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD Y-68 over Wapsi River Overflow built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.
What condition is CO RD Y-68 over Wapsi River Overflow 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does CO RD Y-68 over Wapsi River Overflow carry?
About 2,310 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CO RD Y-68 over Wapsi River Overflow?
The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD Y-68 over Wapsi River Overflow?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.