US Bridges

Wheelerwood over Stream

Fair

Worth County, Iowa · 098212002 · Structure no. 000000000355810

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
265
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wheelerwood over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wheelerwood over Stream in Worth County, Iowa. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 64 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 265 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 265 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesWheelerwood
CrossesStream
Location098212002
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWorth County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.29411, -93.35916
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic265 (2022)
Projected traffic265 by 2043
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wheelerwood over Stream built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Wheelerwood over Stream 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Wheelerwood over Stream carry?

About 265 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is Wheelerwood over Stream?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Wheelerwood over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.