US Bridges

Lincoln Way over Over UP RR

Fair

Story County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000362440

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,377
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Way over Over UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lincoln Way over Over UP RR in Story County, Iowa. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5,377 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,377 by 2043. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLincoln Way
CrossesOver UP RR
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
CountyStory County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.02274, -93.47749
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,377 (2023)
Projected traffic5,377 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lincoln Way over Over UP RR built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lincoln Way over Over UP 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Lincoln Way over Over UP RR carry?

About 5,377 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lincoln Way over Over UP RR?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln Way over Over UP RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.