Jefferson ST over Des Moines Rvr & RR
FairPosted for loadWapello County, Iowa · 072142507 · Structure no. 000000000009386
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Truss - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 2,080 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jefferson ST over Des Moines Rvr & RR is a steel truss - deck carrying Jefferson ST over Des Moines Rvr & RR in Wapello County, Iowa. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 89 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,100 by 2043. The structure is 2,080 ft (634 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Jefferson ST over Des Moines Rvr & RR built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is Jefferson ST over Des Moines Rvr & RR 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 2023.
How much traffic does Jefferson ST over Des Moines Rvr & RR carry?
About 6,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Jefferson ST over Des Moines Rvr & RR?
The structure is 2,080 ft (634 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Jefferson ST over Des Moines Rvr & RR?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.