Local over Des Moines River
FairMahaska County, Iowa · 074162201 · Structure no. 000000000362880
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2020
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 903 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 710
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Des Moines River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Des Moines River in Mahaska County, Iowa. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 710 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 710 by 2043. The structure is 903 ft (275.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Des Moines River built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Des Moines River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2020.
How much traffic does Local over Des Moines River carry?
About 710 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is Local over Des Moines River?
The structure is 903 ft (275.2 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Des Moines River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.