Local over E Fork Des Moines River
PoorPosted for loadEmmet County, Iowa · 0100321105 · Structure no. 000000000148890
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old, rebuilt 1923
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 26
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over E Fork Des Moines River is a steel truss - thru carrying Local over E Fork Des Moines River in Emmet County, Iowa. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 1923, so it is 111 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 26 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Local over E Fork Des Moines River built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1923.
What condition is Local over E 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Local over E Fork Des Moines River carry?
About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Local over E Fork Des Moines River?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Local over E Fork Des Moines River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.