Local over E Fork of Des Moines
PoorClosed to trafficEmmet County, Iowa · 100322404 · Structure no. 000000000148950
- Built
- 1895
- 130 years old, rebuilt 1937
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2021
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over E Fork of Des Moines is a steel truss - thru carrying Local over E Fork of Des Moines in Emmet County, Iowa. It was built in 1895 and reconstructed in 1937, so it is 130 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2041. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 16 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 | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over E Fork of Des Moines built?
It was built in 1895, making it 130 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1937.
What condition is Local over E Fork of Des Moines 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 2021.
How much traffic does Local over E Fork of Des Moines carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over E Fork of Des Moines?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Local over E Fork of Des Moines?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.