US Bridges

Living Springs RD over Yellow River

Good

Allamakee County, Iowa · 096060307 · Structure no. 000000000061531

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Living Springs RD over Yellow River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Living Springs RD over Yellow River in Allamakee County, Iowa. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2044. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLiving Springs RD
CrossesYellow River
Location096060307
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.15519, -91.54401
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2022)
Projected traffic26 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Living Springs RD over Yellow River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Living Springs RD over 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 Living Springs RD over Yellow River carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Living Springs RD over Yellow River?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Living Springs RD over Yellow River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.