US Bridges

P14 10th Ave over E Fork Des Moines River

PoorPosted for load

Kossuth County, Iowa · 099303104 · Structure no. 000000000217370

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Thru
Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

P14 10th Ave over E Fork Des Moines River is a concrete arch - thru carrying P14 10th Ave over E Fork Des Moines River in Kossuth County, Iowa. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 34 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesP14 10th Ave
CrossesE Fork Des Moines River
Location099303104
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKossuth County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.34503, -94.44275
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2021)
Projected traffic34 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was P14 10th Ave over E Fork Des Moines River built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is P14 10th 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 P14 10th Ave over E Fork Des Moines River carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is P14 10th Ave over E Fork Des Moines River?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns P14 10th Ave over E Fork Des Moines River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.