US Bridges

CO RD Y-68 over Wapsipinicon River

Fair

Scott County, Iowa · 080E40604 · Structure no. 000000000047010

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
366 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,310
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD Y-68 over Wapsipinicon River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying CO RD Y-68 over Wapsipinicon River in Scott County, Iowa. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 2,310 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,310 by 2043. The structure is 366 ft (111.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD Y-68
CrossesWapsipinicon River
Location080E40604
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyScott County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.76606, -90.53461
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length366 ft (111.6 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,310 (2022)
Projected traffic2,310 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD Y-68 over Wapsipinicon River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is CO RD Y-68 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD Y-68 over Wapsipinicon River carry?

About 2,310 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO RD Y-68 over Wapsipinicon River?

The structure is 366 ft (111.6 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD Y-68 over Wapsipinicon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.