115th Ave over Wapsipinicon River
PoorScott County, Iowa · 080E21204 · Structure no. 000000000303210
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 642 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
115th Ave over Wapsipinicon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 115th Ave over Wapsipinicon River in Scott County, Iowa. It was built in 1965, 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 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.
It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2043. The structure is 642 ft (195.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 115th Ave over Wapsipinicon River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is 115th Ave over Wapsipinicon River 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 115th Ave over Wapsipinicon River carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is 115th Ave over Wapsipinicon River?
The structure is 642 ft (195.7 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns 115th Ave over Wapsipinicon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.