US Bridges

Local over Wapsipinicon River

PoorClosed to traffic

Chickasaw County, Iowa · 097142001 · Structure no. 000000000113370

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2018
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
158 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Wapsipinicon River is a steel truss - thru carrying Local over Wapsipinicon River in Chickasaw County, Iowa. It was built in 1957, 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2043. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal
CrossesWapsipinicon River
Location097142001
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChickasaw County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.21291, -92.52986
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
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Last inspectionMarch 2018
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2022)
Projected traffic21 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 1957, making it 68 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 2018.

How much traffic does Local over Wapsipinicon River carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over Wapsipinicon River?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Local over Wapsipinicon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.