US 169 over W Fork Des Moines River

Fair Condition29 years old7,100 vehicles/day

Location

StateIowa
CountyHumboldt
Location0.6 Mi S Of Ia 3
CarriesUS 169
CrossesW Fork Des Moines River
Coordinates42.72169, -94.22688

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure8 (Very Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length336.0 ft (102.4 m)
Max Span111.9 ft (34.1 m)
Deck Width59.1 ft (18 m)
Deck Area1843.2 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1997

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic7,100 (2022)
Truck Traffic12%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection423
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000028871

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