US Bridges

B 19 (300th St) over E Fork Des Moines River

Good

Kossuth County, Iowa · 097282901 · Structure no. 000000000215871

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

B 19 (300th St) over E Fork Des Moines River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying B 19 (300th St) over E Fork Des Moines River in Kossuth County, Iowa. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2043. The structure is 230 ft (70 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesB 19 (300th St)
CrossesE Fork Des Moines River
Location097282901
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.19691, -94.18138
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 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length230 ft (70 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2021)
Projected traffic290 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 B 19 (300th St) over E Fork Des Moines River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is B 19 (300th 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 B 19 (300th St) over E Fork Des Moines River carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is B 19 (300th St) over E Fork Des Moines River?

The structure is 230 ft (70 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns B 19 (300th St) over E Fork Des Moines River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.