US Bridges

Ia 24 over East Wapsipinicon River

Good

Chickasaw County, Iowa · 2.2 Mi. E of Jct. SR B57 · Structure no. 000000000019811

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 24 over East Wapsipinicon River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 24 over East Wapsipinicon River in Chickasaw County, Iowa. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,150 by 2044. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesIa 24
CrossesEast Wapsipinicon River
Location2.2 Mi. E of Jct. SR B57
RouteState Highway 24
StateIowa
Coordinates43.05987, -92.27305
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,150 (2022)
Projected traffic3,150 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ia 24 over East Wapsipinicon River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 24 over East Wapsipinicon River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 24 over East Wapsipinicon River carry?

About 3,150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ia 24 over East Wapsipinicon River?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 24 over East Wapsipinicon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.