FM over West Fork Des Moines R

Fair Condition37 years old995 vehicles/day

Location

StateIowa
CountyPalo Alto
Location097330903
CarriesFM
CrossesWest Fork Des Moines R
Coordinates43.24194, -94.73933

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length247.0 ft (75.3 m)
Max Span82.0 ft (25 m)
Deck Width30.5 ft (9.3 m)
Deck Area700.3 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1989

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic995 (2021)
Truck Traffic17%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection423
Inspection FrequencyEvery 48 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000270256

Nearby Bridges

Local over Jack Creek 1.9 mi Fair Local over Stream 2.0 mi Poor Ia 4 over Drainage Ditch #2 2.1 mi Good Local over Jack Creek 2.2 mi Fair FM over Stream 2.2 mi Poor Local over W Fork Des Moines River 2.9 mi Fair Ia 4 over Ditch #49 2.9 mi Good Local over Creek D D 94 3.0 mi Fair FM over Jack Creek 3.0 mi Good Ia 4 over Drainage Ditch #94 3.0 mi Good