US Bridges

Loc 60th Ave over E Fork Des Moines River

Good

Kossuth County, Iowa · 098301302 · Structure no. 000000000216731

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loc 60th Ave over E Fork Des Moines River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Loc 60th Ave over E Fork Des Moines River in Kossuth County, Iowa. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLoc 60th Ave
CrossesE Fork Des Moines River
Location098301302
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.3041, -94.34447
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.7 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic50 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 Loc 60th Ave over E Fork Des Moines River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loc 60th 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 60th Ave over E Fork Des Moines River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Loc 60th Ave over E Fork Des Moines River?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Loc 60th Ave over E Fork Des Moines River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.