US Bridges

115th ST over Branch Wapsipinicon Rvr

Good

Chickasaw County, Iowa · 097142903 · Structure no. 000000000113431

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

115th ST over Branch Wapsipinicon Rvr is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 115th ST over Branch Wapsipinicon Rvr in Chickasaw County, Iowa. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 29 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries115th ST
CrossesBranch Wapsipinicon Rvr
Location097142903
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChickasaw County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.19115, -92.5328
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 115th ST over Branch Wapsipinicon Rvr built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is 115th ST over Branch Wapsipinicon Rvr 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 2021.

How much traffic does 115th ST over Branch Wapsipinicon Rvr carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 115th ST over Branch Wapsipinicon Rvr?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns 115th ST over Branch Wapsipinicon Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.