US Bridges

B57 (220th St) over Wapsipinicon

Good

Chickasaw County, Iowa · 095131903 · Structure no. 000000000111641

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
269 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
786
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

B57 (220th St) over Wapsipinicon is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying B57 (220th St) over Wapsipinicon in Chickasaw County, Iowa. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 786 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 786 by 2044. The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesB57 (220th St)
CrossesWapsipinicon
Location095131903
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChickasaw County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.03754, -92.42131
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 length269 ft (82 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic786 (2022)
Projected traffic786 by 2044
Trucks12%
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 B57 (220th St) over Wapsipinicon built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is B57 (220th St) over 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does B57 (220th St) over Wapsipinicon carry?

About 786 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is B57 (220th St) over Wapsipinicon?

The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns B57 (220th St) over Wapsipinicon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.