US Bridges

V48 Quinlan Ave over East Fork Wapsipinicon

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Chickasaw County, Iowa · 094121310 · Structure no. 000000000110391

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

V48 Quinlan Ave over East Fork Wapsipinicon is a concrete continuous slab carrying V48 Quinlan Ave over East Fork Wapsipinicon in Chickasaw County, Iowa. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 540 vehicles a day, projected to reach 540 by 2043. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesV48 Quinlan Ave
CrossesEast Fork Wapsipinicon
Location094121310
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChickasaw County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.95208, -92.20911
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2022)
Projected traffic540 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was V48 Quinlan Ave over East Fork Wapsipinicon built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is V48 Quinlan Ave over East Fork Wapsipinicon 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 2023.

How much traffic does V48 Quinlan Ave over East Fork Wapsipinicon carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is V48 Quinlan Ave over East Fork Wapsipinicon?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns V48 Quinlan Ave over East Fork Wapsipinicon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.