US Bridges

E Lincoln Way over Skunk River

Fair

Story County, Iowa · A16050635 · Structure no. 000000000049390

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
243 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,468
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Lincoln Way over Skunk River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Lincoln Way over Skunk River in Story County, Iowa. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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 6 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 9,468 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,468 by 2043. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesE Lincoln Way
CrossesSkunk River
LocationA16050635
RouteCity Street 0
CountyStory County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.02275, -93.59637
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,468 (2022)
Projected traffic9,468 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Lincoln Way over Skunk River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Lincoln Way over Skunk River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does E Lincoln Way over Skunk River carry?

About 9,468 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is E Lincoln Way over Skunk River?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns E Lincoln Way over Skunk River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.