US Bridges

A17 130th ST over W Fork Des Moines River

Good

Emmet County, Iowa · 100342801 · Structure no. 000000000149191

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
229 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

A17 130th ST over W Fork Des Moines River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying A17 130th ST over W Fork Des Moines River in Emmet County, Iowa. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2043. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesA17 130th ST
CrossesW Fork Des Moines River
Location100342801
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.45952, -94.86686
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2022)
Projected traffic240 by 2043
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$50,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was A17 130th ST over W Fork Des Moines River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is A17 130th 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 2023.

How much traffic does A17 130th ST over W Fork Des Moines River carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is A17 130th ST over W Fork Des Moines River?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns A17 130th ST over W Fork Des Moines River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.