US Bridges

P 44 (130th Ave over E Fork Des Moines River

Good

Kossuth County, Iowa · 097280702 · Structure no. 000000000215731

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
267
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

P 44 (130th Ave over E Fork Des Moines River is a concrete continuous slab carrying P 44 (130th Ave over E Fork Des Moines River in Kossuth County, Iowa. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 267 vehicles a day, projected to reach 267 by 2043. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesP 44 (130th Ave
CrossesE Fork Des Moines River
Location097280702
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKossuth County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.23856, -94.20651
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic267 (2021)
Projected traffic267 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was P 44 (130th Ave over E Fork Des Moines River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is P 44 (130th Ave 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 P 44 (130th Ave over E Fork Des Moines River carry?

About 267 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is P 44 (130th Ave over E Fork Des Moines River?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns P 44 (130th Ave over E Fork Des Moines River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.