US Bridges

Chillicothe RD over BNSF RR

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Wapello County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000365820

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
304 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chillicothe RD over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chillicothe RD over BNSF RR in Wapello County, Iowa. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,300 by 2043. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesChillicothe RD
CrossesBNSF RR
Location000000000
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWapello County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.09031, -92.53536
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2022)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2043
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Chillicothe RD over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chillicothe RD over BNSF RR 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 2023.

How much traffic does Chillicothe RD over BNSF RR carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Chillicothe RD over BNSF RR?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Chillicothe RD over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.