CO P-73 over Des Moines River
PoorPosted for loadWebster County, Iowa · 087281208 · Structure no. 000000000007210
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 417 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,263
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO P-73 over Des Moines River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO P-73 over Des Moines River in Webster County, Iowa. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,263 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,263 by 2042. The structure is 417 ft (127.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 CO P-73 over Des Moines River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO P-73 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 October 2022.
How much traffic does CO P-73 over Des Moines River carry?
About 1,263 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is CO P-73 over Des Moines River?
The structure is 417 ft (127.1 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns CO P-73 over Des Moines River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.