US Bridges

Local over Wapsipinicon River

Good

Chickasaw County, Iowa · 095140102 · Structure no. 000000000111741

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
246 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
104
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Wapsipinicon River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Wapsipinicon River in Chickasaw County, Iowa. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 104 vehicles a day, projected to reach 104 by 2043. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLocal
CrossesWapsipinicon River
Location095140102
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.07016, -92.45573
Functional classRural Local

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2022)
Projected traffic104 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Local over Wapsipinicon River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over Wapsipinicon River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Local over Wapsipinicon River carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over Wapsipinicon River?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Local over Wapsipinicon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.