US Bridges

42nd Ave over Chippewa Creek

Good

Wapello County, Iowa · 071122100 · Structure no. 000000000330221

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
47
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

42nd Ave over Chippewa Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 42nd Ave over Chippewa Creek in Wapello County, Iowa. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 47 vehicles a day, projected to reach 47 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries42nd Ave
CrossesChippewa Creek
Location071122100
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates40.93039, -92.23887
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2022)
Projected traffic47 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 42nd Ave over Chippewa Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is 42nd Ave over Chippewa Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 42nd Ave over Chippewa Creek carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 42nd Ave over Chippewa Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns 42nd Ave over Chippewa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.