US Bridges

Yellow River DR over Stream

Fair

Allamakee County, Iowa · 3.4 Mi. N of Jct. U.S. 18 · Structure no. 000000000013570

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
373
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yellow River DR over Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Yellow River DR over Stream in Allamakee County, Iowa. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 373 vehicles a day, roughly 52% of them trucks, projected to reach 373 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesYellow River DR
CrossesStream
Location3.4 Mi. N of Jct. U.S. 18
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.13617, -91.56875
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic373 (2022)
Projected traffic373 by 2042
Trucks52%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Yellow River DR over Stream built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yellow River DR over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Yellow River DR over Stream carry?

About 373 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 52% are trucks.

How long is Yellow River DR over Stream?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Yellow River DR over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.