Ia 27 NB over Des Moines River

Fair Condition24 years old3,600 vehicles/day

Location

StateIowa
CountyLee
LocationSt. Francis Border Bridge
CarriesIa 27 NB
CrossesDes Moines River
Coordinates40.46251, -91.56852

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignTee Beam
Total Length907.2 ft (276.5 m)
Max Span112.9 ft (34.4 m)
Deck Width40.7 ft (12.4 m)
Deck Area3428.6 sq m
Main Spans8
Year Built2002

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,600 (2022)
Truck Traffic32%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection823
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000609990

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