FM over E Fork Des Moines River
FairHumboldt County, Iowa · 093290103 · Structure no. 000000000029080
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 282 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 509
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over E Fork Des Moines River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM over E Fork Des Moines River in Humboldt County, Iowa. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 509 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 509 by 2044. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 FM over E Fork Des Moines River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over E Fork Des Moines River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does FM over E Fork Des Moines River carry?
About 509 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is FM over E Fork Des Moines River?
The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over E Fork Des Moines River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.