FM over Little Wapsipinicon
PoorChickasaw County, Iowa · 095131603 · Structure no. 000000000111620
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 170 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 786
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Little Wapsipinicon is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Little Wapsipinicon in Chickasaw County, Iowa. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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.
It carries about 786 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 786 by 2043. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 FM over Little Wapsipinicon built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 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 FM over Little Wapsipinicon carry?
About 786 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is FM over Little Wapsipinicon?
The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Little Wapsipinicon?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.