US Bridges

Odessa Ave over East Wapsipinicon River

Good

Chickasaw County, Iowa · 095121604 · Structure no. 000000000111391

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
196 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
39
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Odessa Ave over East Wapsipinicon River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Odessa Ave over East Wapsipinicon River 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 39 vehicles a day, projected to reach 39 by 2044. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOdessa Ave
CrossesEast Wapsipinicon River
Location095121604
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.05218, -92.26458
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39 (2022)
Projected traffic39 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Odessa Ave over East Wapsipinicon River built?

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

What condition is Odessa Ave 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 Odessa Ave over East Wapsipinicon River carry?

About 39 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Odessa Ave over East Wapsipinicon River?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Odessa Ave over East Wapsipinicon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.