US 169 over E Fork Des Moines River

Fair Condition55 years old2,880 vehicles/day

Location

StateIowa
CountyKossuth
Location6.0 Mi. S Of U.s.18
CarriesUS 169
CrossesE Fork Des Moines River
Coordinates43.00053, -94.22736

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length246.1 ft (75 m)
Max Span82.0 ft (25 m)
Deck Width47.2 ft (14.4 m)
Deck Area1,080 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1971

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,880 (2022)
Truck Traffic27%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection824
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000032890

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