Ia 281 over Little Wapsipinicon Rvr

Fair Condition72 years old2,670 vehicles/day

Location

StateIowa
CountyBuchanan
Location0.2 Mi. E Of SR V62
CarriesIa 281
CrossesLittle Wapsipinicon Rvr
Coordinates42.63928, -92.05264

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length142.1 ft (43.3 m)
Max Span70.9 ft (21.6 m)
Deck Width44.0 ft (13.4 m)
Deck Area580.2 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1954 (reconstructed 1986)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,670 (2022)
Truck Traffic11%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection723
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000603990

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