US Bridges

E41/LINCOLN HWY over E Br Indian CR & RR

Fair

Story County, Iowa · 083221005 · Structure no. 000000000049421

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
410 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E41/LINCOLN HWY over E Br Indian CR & RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E41/LINCOLN HWY over E Br Indian CR & RR in Story County, Iowa. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 1,050 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,050 by 2043. The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesE41/LINCOLN HWY
CrossesE Br Indian CR & RR
Location083221005
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStory County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.02119, -93.39389
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating51.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length410 ft (125 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2023)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
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 E41/LINCOLN HWY over E Br Indian CR & RR built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is E41/LINCOLN HWY over E Br Indian CR & RR 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does E41/LINCOLN HWY over E Br Indian CR & RR carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is E41/LINCOLN HWY over E Br Indian CR & RR?

The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns E41/LINCOLN HWY over E Br Indian CR & RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.