FM 40th Ave over E Fork Des Moines River
GoodKossuth County, Iowa · 098301001 · Structure no. 000000000216681
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 128 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 190
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 40th Ave over E Fork Des Moines River is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM 40th Ave over E Fork Des Moines River in Kossuth County, Iowa. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 40th Ave over E Fork Des Moines River built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 40th 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 FM 40th Ave over E Fork Des Moines River carry?
About 190 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is FM 40th Ave over E Fork Des Moines River?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM 40th Ave over E Fork Des Moines River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.