US Bridges

Wildwood DR over Chng.Chl.Bear Ck(sdb)

Fair

Wapello County, Iowa · 1.4 Mi. W of Jct. Ia 149 · Structure no. 000000000050450

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wildwood DR over Chng.Chl.Bear Ck(sdb) is a concrete continuous slab carrying Wildwood DR over Chng.Chl.Bear Ck(sdb) in Wapello County, Iowa. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2042. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesWildwood DR
CrossesChng.Chl.Bear Ck(sdb)
Location1.4 Mi. W of Jct. Ia 149
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.01834, -92.44806
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating55.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic10 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wildwood DR over Chng.Chl.Bear Ck(sdb) built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wildwood DR over Chng.Chl.Bear Ck(sdb) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Wildwood DR over Chng.Chl.Bear Ck(sdb) carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Wildwood DR over Chng.Chl.Bear Ck(sdb)?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Wildwood DR over Chng.Chl.Bear Ck(sdb)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.