215th Ave over Branch Des Moines River
GoodWapello County, Iowa · 072152704 · Structure no. 000000000331651
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 81 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
215th Ave over Branch Des Moines River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 215th Ave over Branch Des Moines River in Wapello County, Iowa. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2044. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 215th Ave over Branch Des Moines River built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is 215th Ave over Branch Des Moines 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 2024.
How much traffic does 215th Ave over Branch Des Moines River carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is 215th Ave over Branch Des Moines River?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns 215th Ave over Branch Des Moines River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.