FM over Des Moines River
PoorPosted for loadWapello County, Iowa · 071122706 · Structure no. 000000000330260
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,245 ft
- 15 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 880
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Des Moines River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Des Moines River in Wapello County, Iowa. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 68 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 4 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 880 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2044. The structure is 1,245 ft (379.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 FM over Des Moines River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is FM over 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 FM over Des Moines River carry?
About 880 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FM over Des Moines River?
The structure is 1,245 ft (379.5 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Des Moines River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.