FM over Wapsipinicon River
PoorPosted for loadChickasaw County, Iowa · 096140901 · Structure no. 000000000112770
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 170 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 501
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Wapsipinicon River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Wapsipinicon River in Chickasaw County, Iowa. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 68 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 501 vehicles a day, projected to reach 501 by 2044. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 FM over Wapsipinicon River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is FM over Wapsipinicon River 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 Wapsipinicon River carry?
About 501 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Wapsipinicon River?
The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Wapsipinicon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.