FM over Hawkeye Dolbee Channel
PoorPosted for loadDes Moines County, Iowa · 072012002 · Structure no. 000000000144050
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 299 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Hawkeye Dolbee Channel is a steel truss - thru carrying FM over Hawkeye Dolbee Channel in Des Moines County, Iowa. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Hawkeye Dolbee Channel built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Hawkeye Dolbee Channel 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Hawkeye Dolbee Channel carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Hawkeye Dolbee Channel?
The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (57.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Hawkeye Dolbee Channel?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.