W Cottage over Reservoir Overflow
FairPosted for loadAppanoose County, Iowa · 068180100 · Structure no. 000000000001641
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,080
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
W Cottage over Reservoir Overflow is a wood or timber slab carrying W Cottage over Reservoir Overflow in Appanoose County, Iowa. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,080 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,080 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W Cottage over Reservoir Overflow built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is W Cottage over Reservoir Overflow in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.
How much traffic does W Cottage over Reservoir Overflow carry?
About 1,080 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is W Cottage over Reservoir Overflow?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns W Cottage over Reservoir Overflow?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.