Local over Little Wapsipinicon Rvr
PoorChickasaw County, Iowa · 096132003 · Structure no. 000000000112550
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 104 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 49
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Little Wapsipinicon Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Little Wapsipinicon Rvr in Chickasaw County, Iowa. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 50 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.
It carries about 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2043. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Local over Little Wapsipinicon Rvr built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is Local 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 2023.
How much traffic does Local over Little Wapsipinicon Rvr carry?
About 49 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Little Wapsipinicon Rvr?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Little Wapsipinicon Rvr?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.