FM over Des Moines River
GoodWebster County, Iowa · 088281714 · Structure no. 000000000342591
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 476 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,746
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Des Moines River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Des Moines River in Webster County, Iowa. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,746 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,746 by 2042. The structure is 476 ft (145.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Des Moines River built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does FM over Des Moines River carry?
About 1,746 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FM over Des Moines River?
The structure is 476 ft (145.1 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Des Moines River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.