US Bridges

Lincoln RD over US 61

Good

Scott County, Iowa · 3.1 Mi. N of JCT I-80 · Structure no. 000000000604675

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
272 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
814
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln RD over US 61 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lincoln RD over US 61 in Scott County, Iowa. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 814 vehicles a day, projected to reach 814 by 2044. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLincoln RD
CrossesUS 61
Location3.1 Mi. N of JCT I-80
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.6401, -90.56864
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic814 (2022)
Projected traffic814 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lincoln RD over US 61 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lincoln RD over US 61 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 Lincoln RD over US 61 carry?

About 814 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lincoln RD over US 61?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln RD over US 61?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.