Local over Trib Des Moines River
PoorPosted for loadVan Buren County, Iowa · 070112203 · Structure no. 000000000329971
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Trib Des Moines River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Trib Des Moines River in Van Buren County, Iowa. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 3 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 16 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16 by 2044. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Trib Des Moines River built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Trib 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 Des Moines River carry?
About 16 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Trib Des Moines River?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Trib Des Moines River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.