US Bridges

V64 over Des Moines River

Good

Van Buren County, Iowa · 1.5 Miles S. of Ia 16 · Structure no. 000000000050381

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
816 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

V64 over Des Moines River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying V64 over Des Moines River in Van Buren County, Iowa. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2044. The structure is 816 ft (248.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesV64
CrossesDes Moines River
Location1.5 Miles S. of Ia 16
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates40.83521, -92.08952
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length816 ft (248.7 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2022)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was V64 over Des Moines River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is V64 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 V64 over Des Moines River carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is V64 over Des Moines River?

The structure is 816 ft (248.7 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns V64 over Des Moines River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.