US Bridges

Geo. Thuenen DR over Imrl Link

Fair

Scott County, Iowa · Bettendorf Ia · Structure no. 000000000504445

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
290 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Geo. Thuenen DR over Imrl Link is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Geo. Thuenen DR over Imrl Link in Scott County, Iowa. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 95 vehicles a day, projected to reach 95 by 2043. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGeo. Thuenen DR
CrossesImrl Link
LocationBettendorf Ia
RouteCity Street 0
CountyScott County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.52374, -90.50858
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2022)
Projected traffic95 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Geo. Thuenen DR over Imrl Link built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Geo. Thuenen DR over Imrl Link 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Geo. Thuenen DR over Imrl Link carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Geo. Thuenen DR over Imrl Link?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Geo. Thuenen DR over Imrl Link?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.