Ia 281 over Wapsipinicon River

Fair Condition37 years old1,240 vehicles/day

Location

StateIowa
CountyBlack Hawk
Location2.2 Mi. E Of S.r. C57
CarriesIa 281
CrossesWapsipinicon River
Coordinates42.63505, -92.14464

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure8 (Very Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length389.1 ft (118.6 m)
Max Span97.1 ft (29.6 m)
Deck Width39.0 ft (11.9 m)
Deck Area1411.3 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1989

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,240 (2022)
Truck Traffic23%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000076011

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