US 169 over E Fork Des Moines River

Fair Condition67 years old2,140 vehicles/day

Location

StateIowa
CountyKossuth
Location1.3 Mi. S Of S Jct SR A42
CarriesUS 169
CrossesE Fork Des Moines River
Coordinates43.26348, -94.22641

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length162.1 ft (49.4 m)
Max Span63.0 ft (19.2 m)
Deck Width36.1 ft (11 m)
Deck Area543.4 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1959

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,140 (2022)
Truck Traffic20%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection724
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000032940

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