LINCOLN HWY
Carrying LINCOLN HWY over US 65
1.0 MILE N OF JCT US 30, Story, Iowa
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: LINCOLN HWY
The LINCOLN HWY bridge in Story, Iowa carries LINCOLN HWY over US 65. It was built in 1938, making it 88 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous. Daily traffic averages 1,640 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Iowa bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How LINCOLN HWY compares
Live comparison across Iowa.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1938
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,640 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000049450
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LINCOLN HWY 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 LINCOLN HWY 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 LINCOLN HWY?
LINCOLN HWY in Story, Iowa on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is LINCOLN HWY inspected?
LINCOLN HWY'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 1,640 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LINCOLN HWY is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for LINCOLN HWY?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for LINCOLN HWY.
Who is responsible for maintaining LINCOLN HWY?
Ownership is not specified for LINCOLN HWY in the NBI.
How old is LINCOLN HWY and does age affect safety?
LINCOLN HWY was built in 1938, making it 88 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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