Local over Yellow River
FairPosted for loadAllamakee County, Iowa · 096061702 · Structure no. 000000000061640
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 128 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 108
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Yellow River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local over Yellow River in Allamakee County, Iowa. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 108 vehicles a day, projected to reach 108 by 2044. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Yellow River built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Yellow River carry?
About 108 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Yellow River?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Yellow River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.