US Bridges

Power Plant RD over BNSF RR

Fair

Wapello County, Iowa · 073152604 · Structure no. 000000000361810

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
229 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
470
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Power Plant RD over BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Power Plant RD over BNSF RR in Wapello County, Iowa. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 5 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 470 by 2044. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPower Plant RD
CrossesBNSF RR
Location073152604
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWapello County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.09049, -92.5559
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2022)
Projected traffic470 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Power Plant RD over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Power Plant RD over BNSF RR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Power Plant RD over BNSF RR carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Power Plant RD over BNSF RR?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Power Plant RD over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.