US Bridges

Local over E Fork Wapsipinicon Rvr

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Chickasaw County, Iowa · 096131501 · Structure no. 000000000112501

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over E Fork Wapsipinicon Rvr is a steel culvert carrying Local over E Fork Wapsipinicon Rvr in Chickasaw County, Iowa. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal
CrossesE Fork Wapsipinicon Rvr
Location096131501
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChickasaw County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.14168, -92.37402
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2022)
Projected traffic26 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 E Fork Wapsipinicon Rvr built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over E Fork Wapsipinicon Rvr 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 2021.

How much traffic does Local over E Fork Wapsipinicon Rvr carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over E Fork Wapsipinicon Rvr?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Local over E Fork Wapsipinicon Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.