US Bridges

120th ST over Trib Desmoines River

Good

Van Buren County, Iowa · 070111703 · Structure no. 000000000329911

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

120th ST over Trib Desmoines River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 120th ST over Trib Desmoines River in Van Buren County, Iowa. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries120th ST
CrossesTrib Desmoines River
Location070111703
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates40.87139, -92.14556
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2022)
Projected traffic35 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$35,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 120th ST over Trib Desmoines River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is 120th ST over Trib Desmoines 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 2023.

How much traffic does 120th ST over Trib Desmoines River carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 120th ST over Trib Desmoines River?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 120th ST over Trib Desmoines River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.