US Bridges

Local over Wapsipinicon

Poor

Chickasaw County, Iowa · 094132601 · Structure no. 000000000110690

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
307 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
91
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Wapsipinicon is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Wapsipinicon 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 91 vehicles a day, projected to reach 91 by 2044. The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal
CrossesWapsipinicon
Location094132601
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChickasaw County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.93622, -92.34366
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length307 ft (93.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91 (2022)
Projected traffic91 by 2044
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local over Wapsipinicon built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over 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 Wapsipinicon carry?

About 91 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over Wapsipinicon?

The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Local over Wapsipinicon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.