US Bridges

W Park Ave over Iowa 149

Good

Wapello County, Iowa · 1.4 Mi. N of Jct. US 34 · Structure no. 000000000050661

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
570
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Park Ave over Iowa 149 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Park Ave over Iowa 149 in Wapello County, Iowa. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 570 vehicles a day, projected to reach 570 by 2043. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW Park Ave
CrossesIowa 149
Location1.4 Mi. N of Jct. US 34
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWapello County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.03265, -92.41429
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2022)
Projected traffic570 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W Park Ave over Iowa 149 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Park Ave over Iowa 149 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does W Park Ave over Iowa 149 carry?

About 570 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is W Park Ave over Iowa 149?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns W Park Ave over Iowa 149?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.