US 69 over Des Moines River
FairPolk County, Iowa · 1.4 Mi. S of Jct. I-235 · Structure no. 000000000040500
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1973
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 758 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 31,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 69 over Des Moines River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 69 over Des Moines River in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 89 years old, older 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 5 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 31,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,100 by 2043. The structure is 758 ft (231 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 US 69 over Des Moines River built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.
What condition is US 69 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does US 69 over Des Moines River carry?
About 31,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US 69 over Des Moines River?
The structure is 758 ft (231 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns US 69 over Des Moines River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.