Loc 280th ST over E Fork Des Moines River
FairPosted for loadKossuth County, Iowa · 096280601 · Structure no. 000000000215171
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 229 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Loc 280th ST over E Fork Des Moines River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Loc 280th ST over E Fork Des Moines River in Kossuth County, Iowa. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 229 ft (69.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Loc 280th ST over E Fork Des Moines River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Loc 280th ST 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Loc 280th ST over E Fork Des Moines River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Loc 280th ST over E Fork Des Moines River?
The structure is 229 ft (69.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Loc 280th ST over E Fork Des Moines River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.