FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WAPSIPINICON SP

Carrying WAPSIPINICON SP over DUTCH CREEK

IN WAPSIPINICON ST. PARK, Jones, Iowa

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
29 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WAPSIPINICON SP

The WAPSIPINICON SP bridge in Jones, Iowa carries WAPSIPINICON SP over DUTCH CREEK. It was built in 1995, making it 31 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 11.9 meters (39 feet) end to end. Average daily traffic is not reported for this structure. It is owned and maintained by State Park/Forest/Reservation.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 29.2 metric tons.

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

How WAPSIPINICON SP compares

▼ 1.7
Load rating vs Iowa average (30.9 t)
Bottom 43%
Lower load rating than 57% of Iowa bridges
215
Bridges in Jones · 9 in Poor condition
WAPSIPINICON SP 29.2 t
Iowa average 30.9 t

Live comparison across Iowa.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
53.1
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
29.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1995
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
11.9 m (39 ft)
Owner
State Park/Forest/Reservation
Structure Number
000000000699271

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WAPSIPINICON SP is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare WAPSIPINICON SP against other structures in Jones 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 WAPSIPINICON SP?

WAPSIPINICON SP in Jones, Iowa on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is WAPSIPINICON SP inspected?

WAPSIPINICON SP's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for WAPSIPINICON SP?

WAPSIPINICON SP has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WAPSIPINICON SP?

WAPSIPINICON SP is owned and maintained by State Park/Forest/Reservation.

How old is WAPSIPINICON SP and does age affect safety?

WAPSIPINICON SP was built in 1995, making it 31 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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