Lincoln Way over Ioway Creek
PoorStory County, Iowa · A16000585 · Structure no. 000000000000168
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 208 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,224
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lincoln Way over Ioway Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lincoln Way over Ioway Creek in Story County, Iowa. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 8,224 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,224 by 2043. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lincoln Way over Ioway Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lincoln Way over Ioway Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Lincoln Way over Ioway Creek carry?
About 8,224 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Lincoln Way over Ioway Creek?
The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns Lincoln Way over Ioway Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.