US Bridges

Local over Over BNSF RR

Poor

Wapello County, Iowa · 072133406 · Structure no. 000000000331361

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
256 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
187
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Over BNSF RR in Wapello County, Iowa. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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.

It carries about 187 vehicles a day, projected to reach 187 by 2044. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal
CrossesOver BNSF RR
Location072133406
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWapello County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.99347, -92.33708
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic187 (2022)
Projected traffic187 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Local over Over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over Over BNSF RR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Local over Over BNSF RR carry?

About 187 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over Over BNSF RR?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Local over Over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.