Local over Trib Desmoines River
PoorPosted for loadVan Buren County, Iowa · 068083004 · Structure no. 000000000327590
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 100 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 26
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Trib Desmoines River is a steel truss - thru carrying Local over Trib Desmoines River in Van Buren County, Iowa. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 59 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Trib Desmoines River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Local over Trib Desmoines River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Trib Desmoines River carry?
About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Trib Desmoines River?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Trib Desmoines River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.