Local over Trib of Des Moines River
PoorPosted for loadVan Buren County, Iowa · 068083508 · Structure no. 000000000327660
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 62
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Trib of Des Moines River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Trib of Des Moines River in Van Buren County, Iowa. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 2 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 62 vehicles a day, projected to reach 62 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Trib of Des Moines River built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Trib of Des Moines 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Trib of Des Moines River carry?
About 62 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Trib of Des Moines River?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Trib of Des Moines River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.