Loc 20th Ave over E Fork Des Moines River
PoorKossuth County, Iowa · 098300504 · Structure no. 000000000216631
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 128 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 359
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Loc 20th Ave over E Fork Des Moines River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Loc 20th Ave over E Fork Des Moines River in Kossuth County, Iowa. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 359 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 359 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Loc 20th Ave over E Fork Des Moines River built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Loc 20th Ave over E Fork Des Moines River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Loc 20th Ave over E Fork Des Moines River carry?
About 359 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is Loc 20th Ave over E Fork Des Moines River?
The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Loc 20th Ave over E Fork Des Moines River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.