E LINCOLN WAY
Carrying E LINCOLN WAY over SKUNK RIVER
A16050635, Story, Iowa
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: E LINCOLN WAY
The E LINCOLN WAY bridge in Story, Iowa carries E LINCOLN WAY over SKUNK RIVER. It was built in 1952, making it 74 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 74.1 meters (243 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 9,468 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Iowa bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How E LINCOLN WAY compares
Live comparison across Iowa.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1952
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 74.1 m (243 ft)
- Deck Width
- 16.5 m (54 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 9,468 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000049390
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether E LINCOLN WAY is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare E LINCOLN WAY against other structures in Story and across Iowa. Iowa bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for E LINCOLN WAY?
E LINCOLN WAY in Story, Iowa has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is E LINCOLN WAY inspected?
E LINCOLN WAY's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 9,468 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. E LINCOLN WAY is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for E LINCOLN WAY?
E LINCOLN WAY has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining E LINCOLN WAY?
E LINCOLN WAY is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is E LINCOLN WAY and does age affect safety?
E LINCOLN WAY was built in 1952, making it 74 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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