US Bridges

A26 Iowa River DR over Branch Iowa River

Good

Allamakee County, Iowa · 100042104 · Structure no. 000000000063076

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
648
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

A26 Iowa River DR over Branch Iowa River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying A26 Iowa River DR over Branch Iowa 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 648 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 648 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesA26 Iowa River DR
CrossesBranch Iowa River
Location100042104
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.46951, -91.31982
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic648 (2022)
Projected traffic648 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 A26 Iowa River DR over Branch Iowa River built?

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

What condition is A26 Iowa River DR over Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does A26 Iowa River DR over Branch Iowa River carry?

About 648 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is A26 Iowa River DR over Branch Iowa River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns A26 Iowa River DR over Branch Iowa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.