US Bridges

Ia 15 over E.Fk Des Moines River

Fair

Emmet County, Iowa · 0.2 Mi. S of Ia 9 · Structure no. 000000000024361

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
970
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 15 over E.Fk Des Moines River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 15 over E.Fk Des Moines River in Emmet County, Iowa. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 6 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 970 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 970 by 2043. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesIa 15
CrossesE.Fk Des Moines River
Location0.2 Mi. S of Ia 9
RouteState Highway 15
CountyEmmet County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.38906, -94.48256
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic970 (2022)
Projected traffic970 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 15 over E.Fk Des Moines River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 15 over E.Fk 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 15 over E.Fk Des Moines River carry?

About 970 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Ia 15 over E.Fk Des Moines River?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 15 over E.Fk Des Moines River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.