Mlk WB over Des Moines River
GoodPolk County, Iowa · 078240800 · Structure no. 000000000505030
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 695 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,079
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mlk WB over Des Moines River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mlk WB over Des Moines River in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,079 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,079 by 2043. The structure is 695 ft (211.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mlk WB over Des Moines River built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mlk WB 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Mlk WB over Des Moines River carry?
About 4,079 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Mlk WB over Des Moines River?
The structure is 695 ft (211.8 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Mlk WB over Des Moines River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.