N 4th ST over W Fork Des Moines River
PoorEmmet County, Iowa · 099341000 · Structure no. 000000000004620
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 229 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,196
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
N 4th ST over W Fork Des Moines River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N 4th ST over W Fork Des Moines River in Emmet County, Iowa. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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.
It carries about 1,196 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,196 by 2044. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 N 4th ST over W Fork Des Moines River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is N 4th ST over W Fork 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does N 4th ST over W Fork Des Moines River carry?
About 1,196 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is N 4th ST over W Fork Des Moines River?
The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns N 4th ST over W Fork Des Moines River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.