US Bridges

Local over East Wapsipinicon River

Good

Chickasaw County, Iowa · 095120902 · Structure no. 000000000111331

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
118
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over East Wapsipinicon River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over East Wapsipinicon River in Chickasaw County, Iowa. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 118 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 118 by 2044. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLocal
CrossesEast Wapsipinicon River
Location095120902
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.06385, -92.2788
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118 (2022)
Projected traffic118 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Local over East Wapsipinicon River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over East Wapsipinicon River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Local over East Wapsipinicon River carry?

About 118 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Local over East Wapsipinicon River?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Local over East Wapsipinicon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.