US Bridges

B54 240th ST over E Fork Wapsipinicon

Good

Chickasaw County, Iowa · 095123603 · Structure no. 000000000111541

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
511
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

B54 240th ST over E Fork Wapsipinicon is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying B54 240th ST over E Fork Wapsipinicon in Chickasaw County, Iowa. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 511 vehicles a day, projected to reach 511 by 2043. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesB54 240th ST
CrossesE Fork Wapsipinicon
Location095123603
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChickasaw County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.00864, -92.21272
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic511 (2022)
Projected traffic511 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 B54 240th ST over E Fork Wapsipinicon built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is B54 240th ST over E 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does B54 240th ST over E Fork Wapsipinicon carry?

About 511 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is B54 240th ST over E Fork Wapsipinicon?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns B54 240th ST over E Fork Wapsipinicon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.