Ia 76 over Yellow River
FairAllamakee County, Iowa · 3.0 Mi. S of Jct. SR X52 · Structure no. 000000000013611
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 387 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,370
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ia 76 over Yellow River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 76 over Yellow River in Allamakee County, Iowa. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 5 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 2,370 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,370 by 2044. The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ia 76 over Yellow River built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ia 76 over Yellow River 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Ia 76 over Yellow River carry?
About 2,370 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Ia 76 over Yellow River?
The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Ia 76 over Yellow River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.