B55 170th ST over E Fork Des Moines River
GoodKossuth County, Iowa · 095283101 · Structure no. 000000000214611
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 246 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
B55 170th ST over E Fork Des Moines River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying B55 170th ST over E Fork Des Moines River in Kossuth County, Iowa. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2043. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 33 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was B55 170th ST over E Fork Des Moines River built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is B55 170th ST over E 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does B55 170th ST over E Fork Des Moines River carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is B55 170th ST over E Fork Des Moines River?
The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns B55 170th ST over E Fork Des Moines River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.