FM over Des Moines River
FairEmmet County, Iowa · 0983307 · Structure no. 000000000148551
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 275 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 390
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Des Moines River is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Des Moines River in Emmet County, Iowa. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2043. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Des Moines River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Des Moines River carry?
About 390 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is FM over Des Moines River?
The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Des Moines River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.