US Bridges

Linton DR over Branch Yellow River

Good

Allamakee County, Iowa · 096041603 · Structure no. 000000000061111

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Linton DR over Branch Yellow River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Linton DR over Branch Yellow River in Allamakee County, Iowa. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesLinton DR
CrossesBranch Yellow River
Location096041603
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.12902, -91.32556
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic100 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Linton DR over Branch Yellow River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Linton DR over Branch Yellow River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2022.

How much traffic does Linton DR over Branch Yellow River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Linton DR over Branch Yellow River?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Linton DR over Branch Yellow River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.