Muscatine County Bridge Report Card
Muscatine County scores 49 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Muscatine County, Iowa
Muscatine County has 144 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 30 rated poor and 2 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 20.8% is above the 18.6% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 22,195 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Muscatine County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 49/100 (F). The county has 144 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 30 in poor condition and 2 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 22,195 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 20.8% | 40.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 10.7% of measured traffic | 8.1 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 1.4% | 2.8 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 46 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 206,639 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 20.8% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 18.6% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 1.4% |
| Average Bridge Age | 46 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 22,195 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Muscatine County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FM over Wapsi Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,080 | 1971 |
| HWY 927 over Elkhorn Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,340 | 1929 |
| US 6 over E Br Wapsinonoc Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,770 | 1920 |
| FM over Overflow From Sugar Crk | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,640 | 1971 |
| FM over Pine Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,600 | 1955 |
| FM over Mud Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,600 | 1972 |
| FM over Mud Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,580 | 1971 |
| FM over Wapsinonoc Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,510 | 1981 |
| FM over Mosquito Ck | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,260 | 1978 |
| FM over Mosquito Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,260 | 1978 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.