US 18 & Ia 4 over W Fork Des Moines River

Good Condition61 years old4,890 vehicles/day

Location

StateIowa
CountyPalo Alto
Location2.5 Mi E Of W Jct Ia 4
CarriesUS 18 & Ia 4
CrossesW Fork Des Moines River
Coordinates43.12647, -94.70727

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure8 (Very Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length244.1 ft (74.4 m)
Max Span82.0 ft (25 m)
Deck Width36.1 ft (11 m)
Deck Area818.4 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1965

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic4,890 (2022)
Truck Traffic13%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection823
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000039140

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