US Bridges

200th ST over W Fork Des Moines River

Good

Emmet County, Iowa · 099333101 · Structure no. 000000000148831

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
233 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
419
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

200th ST over W Fork Des Moines River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 200th ST over W Fork Des Moines River in Emmet County, Iowa. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 419 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 419 by 2044. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries200th ST
CrossesW Fork Des Moines River
Location099333101
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.35614, -94.79273
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic419 (2022)
Projected traffic419 by 2044
Trucks23%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 200th ST over W Fork Des Moines River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is 200th ST over W Fork Des Moines River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does 200th ST over W Fork Des Moines River carry?

About 419 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is 200th ST over W Fork Des Moines River?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns 200th ST over W Fork Des Moines River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.