US 18 over E Fork Des Moines River

Good Condition42 years old5,900 vehicles/day

Location

StateIowa
CountyKossuth
Location0.2 Mi. E Of US 169
CarriesUS 18
CrossesE Fork Des Moines River
Coordinates43.08279, -94.23183

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure8 (Very Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length330.1 ft (100.6 m)
Max Span82.0 ft (25 m)
Deck Width57.1 ft (17.4 m)
Deck Area1750.4 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1984

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic5,900 (2022)
Truck Traffic11%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection823
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000032841

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