US Bridges

A26 Iowa River DR over Br Upper Iowa River

Good

Allamakee County, Iowa · T100N R4W Sec 20 · Structure no. 000000000063071

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
660
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

A26 Iowa River DR over Br Upper Iowa River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying A26 Iowa River DR over Br Upper Iowa River in Allamakee County, Iowa. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 660 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2043. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesA26 Iowa River DR
CrossesBr Upper Iowa River
LocationT100N R4W Sec 20
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.46159, -91.33132
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2021)
Projected traffic660 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 A26 Iowa River DR over Br Upper Iowa River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is A26 Iowa River DR over Br Upper Iowa 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 A26 Iowa River DR over Br Upper Iowa River carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is A26 Iowa River DR over Br Upper Iowa River?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns A26 Iowa River DR over Br Upper Iowa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.