US Bridges

Local over Little Wapsipinicon Rvr

FairPosted for load

Chickasaw County, Iowa · 095130401 · Structure no. 000000000111590

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
62
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Little Wapsipinicon Rvr is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local over Little Wapsipinicon Rvr in Chickasaw County, Iowa. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 62 vehicles a day, projected to reach 62 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal
CrossesLittle Wapsipinicon Rvr
Location095130401
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChickasaw County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.08294, -92.39006
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2022)
Projected traffic62 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$30,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local over Little Wapsipinicon Rvr built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over Little Wapsipinicon Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Local over Little Wapsipinicon Rvr carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over Little Wapsipinicon Rvr?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Local over Little Wapsipinicon Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.