FM over Des Moines River
GoodPalo Alto County, Iowa · 095312908 · Structure no. 000000000269181
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 248 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 290
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Des Moines River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Des Moines River in Palo Alto County, Iowa. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2044. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 FM over Des Moines River built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over 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 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Des Moines River carry?
About 290 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is FM over Des Moines River?
The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Des Moines River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.