Local over East Wapsipinicon
PoorPosted for loadChickasaw County, Iowa · 094110702 · Structure no. 000000000110092
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 115 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 98
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over East Wapsipinicon is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over East Wapsipinicon in Chickasaw County, Iowa. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 125 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 98 vehicles a day, projected to reach 98 by 2044. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over East Wapsipinicon built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Local over East Wapsipinicon 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 2024.
How much traffic does Local over East Wapsipinicon carry?
About 98 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over East Wapsipinicon?
The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Local over East Wapsipinicon?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.