US Bridges

Kenwood Ave over East Wapsipinicon River

Good

Chickasaw County, Iowa · 096132402 · Structure no. 000000000112601

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
187
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kenwood Ave over East Wapsipinicon River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Kenwood Ave over East Wapsipinicon River in Chickasaw County, Iowa. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 187 vehicles a day, projected to reach 187 by 2043. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKenwood Ave
CrossesEast Wapsipinicon River
Location096132402
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChickasaw County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.11412, -92.3378
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic187 (2022)
Projected traffic187 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Kenwood Ave over East Wapsipinicon River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kenwood Ave over East 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 Kenwood Ave over East Wapsipinicon River carry?

About 187 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Kenwood Ave over East Wapsipinicon River?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Kenwood Ave over East Wapsipinicon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.