US Bridges

W55 Wayland RD over W Fork Crooked Creek

Good

Washington County, Iowa · 074070504 · Structure no. 000000000335671

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
286 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,720
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W55 Wayland RD over W Fork Crooked Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W55 Wayland RD over W Fork Crooked Creek in Washington County, Iowa. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,720 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,720 by 2043. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesW55 Wayland RD
CrossesW Fork Crooked Creek
Location074070504
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.24665, -91.67976
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length286 ft (87.2 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,720 (2022)
Projected traffic1,720 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W55 Wayland RD over W Fork Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is W55 Wayland RD over W Fork Crooked Creek 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 W55 Wayland RD over W Fork Crooked Creek carry?

About 1,720 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is W55 Wayland RD over W Fork Crooked Creek?

The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns W55 Wayland RD over W Fork Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.