FM over Wapsipinicon River
PoorChickasaw County, Iowa · 095141204 · Structure no. 000000000019980
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 127 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Wapsipinicon River is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Wapsipinicon River in Chickasaw County, Iowa. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2043. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 FM over Wapsipinicon River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Wapsipinicon River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Wapsipinicon River carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is FM over Wapsipinicon River?
The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Wapsipinicon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.