Local over E Fork Wapsipinicon Rvr
PoorPosted for loadChickasaw County, Iowa · 096131402 · Structure no. 000000000112491
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 88 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 73
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over E Fork Wapsipinicon Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over E Fork Wapsipinicon Rvr in Chickasaw County, Iowa. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 73 vehicles a day, projected to reach 73 by 2043. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 Local over E Fork Wapsipinicon Rvr built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over E Fork 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 2023.
How much traffic does Local over E Fork Wapsipinicon Rvr carry?
About 73 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over E Fork Wapsipinicon Rvr?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Local over E Fork Wapsipinicon Rvr?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.