Ia 51 over Yellow River

Good Condition59 years old2,690 vehicles/day

Location

StateIowa
CountyAllamakee
Location4.0 Mi. N Of Jct. 18
CarriesIa 51
CrossesYellow River
Coordinates43.14111, -91.57059

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length245.1 ft (74.7 m)
Max Span94.2 ft (28.7 m)
Deck Width35.4 ft (10.8 m)
Deck Area806.8 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1967

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,690 (2022)
Truck Traffic18%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection823
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000013580

Nearby Bridges

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