Local over Trib.Des Moines River
PoorPosted for loadBoone County, Iowa · 084272203 · Structure no. 000000000077820
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 108 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 71
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Trib.Des Moines River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Trib.Des Moines River in Boone County, Iowa. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 71 vehicles a day, projected to reach 71 by 2044. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Trib.Des Moines River built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Trib.Des Moines River 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 Trib.Des Moines River carry?
About 71 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Local over Trib.Des Moines River?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Trib.Des Moines River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.