Ia 15 over W Fork Des Moines River
GoodHumboldt County, Iowa · 0.4 Mi. W of Jct. SR P19 · Structure no. 000000000029021
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 247 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 490
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ia 15 over W Fork Des Moines River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 15 over W Fork Des Moines River in Humboldt County, Iowa. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 490 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2044. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Ia 15 over W Fork Des Moines River built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ia 15 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Ia 15 over W Fork Des Moines River carry?
About 490 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is Ia 15 over W Fork Des Moines River?
The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Ia 15 over W Fork Des Moines River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.