US Bridges

Loc 145th Ave over E Fork Des Moines River

Good

Kossuth County, Iowa · 097282006 · Structure no. 000000000215805

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loc 145th Ave over E Fork Des Moines River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Loc 145th Ave over E Fork Des Moines River in Kossuth County, Iowa. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 167 ft (50.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesLoc 145th Ave
CrossesE Fork Des Moines River
Location097282006
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKossuth County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.2114, -94.17742
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (50.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2021)
Projected traffic35 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Loc 145th Ave over E Fork Des Moines River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loc 145th 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 Loc 145th Ave over E Fork Des Moines River carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Loc 145th Ave over E Fork Des Moines River?

The structure is 167 ft (50.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Loc 145th Ave over E Fork Des Moines River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.