US Bridges

FM over E.Fk Des Moines River

Good

Humboldt County, Iowa · 092281003 · Structure no. 000000000184721

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
244 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over E.Fk Des Moines River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over E.Fk Des Moines River in Humboldt County, Iowa. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2043. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesE.Fk Des Moines River
Location092281003
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.80098, -94.13521
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2022)
Projected traffic190 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM over E.Fk Des Moines River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over E.Fk 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does FM over E.Fk Des Moines River carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is FM over E.Fk Des Moines River?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM over E.Fk Des Moines River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.