US Bridges

Local over Trib Desmoines River

FairPosted for load

Van Buren County, Iowa · 070112207 · Structure no. 000000000329990

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21
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 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2044. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal
CrossesTrib Desmoines River
Location070112207
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVan Buren County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.84587, -92.10578
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2022)
Projected traffic21 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local over Trib Desmoines River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over Trib Desmoines River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Local over Trib Desmoines River carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over Trib Desmoines River?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Local over Trib Desmoines River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.