Ia 4 over W. Fork Des Moines River

Fair Condition68 years old2,460 vehicles/day

Location

StateIowa
CountyPalo Alto
Location3.2 Mi. S Of S Jct. US 18
CarriesIa 4
CrossesW. Fork Des Moines River
Coordinates43.06583, -94.67903

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length325.1 ft (99.1 m)
Max Span69.9 ft (21.3 m)
Deck Width34.1 ft (10.4 m)
Deck Area1030.6 sq m
Main Spans5
Year Built1958

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,460 (2022)
Truck Traffic16%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection823
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000039220

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