US Bridges

Local over Upper Iowa River

Good

Allamakee County, Iowa · 000053511 · Structure no. 000000000364775

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
306 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
690
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Upper Iowa River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Upper Iowa River in Allamakee County, Iowa. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 690 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 690 by 2043. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesLocal
CrossesUpper Iowa River
Location000053511
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.4282, -91.39808
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic690 (2021)
Projected traffic690 by 2043
Trucks12%
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 Local over Upper Iowa River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over 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 Local over Upper Iowa River carry?

About 690 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Local over Upper Iowa River?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Local over Upper Iowa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.