US Bridges

Local over Wapsipinicon River

Poor

Chickasaw County, Iowa · 096143501 · Structure no. 000000000112910

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
173 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
29
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Wapsipinicon River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Wapsipinicon River in Chickasaw County, Iowa. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 29 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2043. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal
CrossesWapsipinicon River
Location096143501
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChickasaw County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.09755, -92.47419
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2022)
Projected traffic29 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local over Wapsipinicon River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 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 2023.

How much traffic does Local over Wapsipinicon River carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over Wapsipinicon River?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Local over Wapsipinicon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.