Local 125th ST over Little Wapsipinicon Rvr
PoorPosted for loadHoward County, Iowa · 098140303 · Structure no. 000000000182561
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 47 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local 125th ST over Little Wapsipinicon Rvr is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local 125th ST over Little Wapsipinicon Rvr in Howard County, Iowa. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Local 125th ST over Little Wapsipinicon Rvr built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is Local 125th ST over Little Wapsipinicon Rvr 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Local 125th ST over Little Wapsipinicon Rvr carry?
About 26 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Local 125th ST over Little Wapsipinicon Rvr?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Local 125th ST over Little Wapsipinicon Rvr?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.