Local over Little Wapsipinicon
PoorPosted for loadChickasaw County, Iowa · 095130202 · Structure no. 000000000111561
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 48 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 59
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Little Wapsipinicon is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Little Wapsipinicon in Chickasaw County, Iowa. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 54 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 59 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Little Wapsipinicon built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is Local over Little 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 2023.
How much traffic does Local over Little Wapsipinicon carry?
About 59 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Little Wapsipinicon?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Little Wapsipinicon?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.