US Bridges

Local over Br Yellow River

Fair

Allamakee County, Iowa · 096051306 · Structure no. 000000000061331

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
88
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Br Yellow River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Local over Br Yellow River in Allamakee County, Iowa. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 88 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal
CrossesBr Yellow River
Location096051306
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllamakee County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.13529, -91.3867
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (2022)
Projected traffic88 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Local over Br Yellow River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over Br 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Local over Br Yellow River carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over Br Yellow River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Local over Br Yellow River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.