Smithfield Drive over Branch Yellow River
GoodAllamakee County, Iowa · 096050905 · Structure no. 000000000061291
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 231 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 59
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smithfield Drive over Branch Yellow River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Smithfield Drive over Branch Yellow River in Allamakee County, Iowa. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 59 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2044. The structure is 231 ft (70.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Smithfield Drive over Branch Yellow River built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smithfield Drive 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Smithfield Drive over Branch Yellow River carry?
About 59 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Smithfield Drive over Branch Yellow River?
The structure is 231 ft (70.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Smithfield Drive over Branch Yellow River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.