FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WAUBEEK RD

Carrying WAUBEEK RD over TRIB WAPSIPINICON R

085061403, Linn, Iowa

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
37 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WAUBEEK RD

The WAUBEEK RD bridge in Linn, Iowa carries WAUBEEK RD over TRIB WAPSIPINICON R. It was built in 1927, making it 99 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.7 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 78 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Iowa bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 36.6 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How WAUBEEK RD compares

▲ 5.7
Load rating vs Iowa average (30.9 t)
Top 25%
Higher load rating than 75% of Iowa bridges
428
Bridges in Linn · 20 in Poor condition
WAUBEEK RD 36.6 t
Iowa average 30.9 t

Live comparison across Iowa.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
71.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−2.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
36.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1927
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.7 m (22 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
78 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000222130

How to read this record

WAUBEEK RD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare WAUBEEK RD against other structures in Linn and across Iowa. Iowa bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for WAUBEEK RD?

WAUBEEK RD in Linn, Iowa on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is WAUBEEK RD inspected?

WAUBEEK RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 78 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WAUBEEK RD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for WAUBEEK RD?

WAUBEEK RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WAUBEEK RD?

WAUBEEK RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is WAUBEEK RD and does age affect safety?

WAUBEEK RD was built in 1927, making it 99 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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