FM over Little Wapsipinicon Rvr
PoorPosted for loadChickasaw County, Iowa · 096130701 · Structure no. 000000000112400
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 170 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 265
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Little Wapsipinicon Rvr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Little Wapsipinicon Rvr in Chickasaw County, Iowa. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 64 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 3 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 load restriction.
It carries about 265 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 265 by 2044. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 26 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Little Wapsipinicon Rvr built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is FM over Little Wapsipinicon Rvr 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 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Little Wapsipinicon Rvr carry?
About 265 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is FM over Little Wapsipinicon Rvr?
The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Little Wapsipinicon Rvr?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.