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Ridgeway Ave over E Fork Wapsipinicon Rive

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Chickasaw County, Iowa · 094122402 · Structure no. 000000000110160

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
82
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridgeway Ave over E Fork Wapsipinicon Rive is a steel culvert carrying Ridgeway Ave over E Fork Wapsipinicon Rive in Chickasaw County, Iowa. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 82 vehicles a day, projected to reach 82 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesRidgeway Ave
CrossesE Fork Wapsipinicon Rive
Location094122402
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChickasaw County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.94987, -92.19924
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82 (2022)
Projected traffic82 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$30,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ridgeway Ave over E Fork Wapsipinicon Rive built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridgeway Ave over E Fork Wapsipinicon Rive 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ridgeway Ave over E Fork Wapsipinicon Rive carry?

About 82 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ridgeway Ave over E Fork Wapsipinicon Rive?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns Ridgeway Ave over E Fork Wapsipinicon Rive?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.