US Bridges

Ia 210 over Des Moines River

Fair

Boone County, Iowa · 0.4 Mile East of SR E62 · Structure no. 000000000015381

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,021 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,040
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 210 over Des Moines River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 210 over Des Moines River in Boone County, Iowa. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 2,040 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,040 by 2044. The structure is 1,021 ft (311.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesIa 210
CrossesDes Moines River
Location0.4 Mile East of SR E62
RouteState Highway 210
CountyBoone County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.8715, -93.86775
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,021 ft (311.2 m)
Longest span220 ft (67.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,040 (2022)
Projected traffic2,040 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
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 Ia 210 over Des Moines River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 210 over Des Moines River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 210 over Des Moines River carry?

About 2,040 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ia 210 over Des Moines River?

The structure is 1,021 ft (311.2 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 210 over Des Moines River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.