SB US 61 over Skunk River
Fair Condition56 years old5,100 vehicles/day
Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Des Moines |
| Location | 0.5 Mi. N Of Jct. Ia 16 |
| Carries | SB US 61 |
| Crosses | Skunk River |
| Coordinates | 40.72620, -91.20996 |
Condition Ratings
| Overall Condition | Fair |
| Deck | 5 (Fair) |
| Superstructure | 5 (Fair) |
| Substructure | 7 (Good) |
| Channel/Waterway | 5 (Fair) |
| Scour Critical | 5 — Stable for scour |
Physical Characteristics
| Material | Steel Continuous |
| Design | Stringer/Multi-beam |
| Total Length | 690.0 ft (210.3 m) |
| Max Span | 149.9 ft (45.7 m) |
| Deck Width | 47.6 ft (14.5 m) |
| Deck Area | 3049.3 sq m |
| Main Spans | 5 |
| Year Built | 1970 |
Traffic
| Avg Daily Traffic | 5,100 (2022) |
| Truck Traffic | 11% |
| Lanes On Bridge | 2 |
Inspection & Ownership
| Last Inspection | 724 |
| Inspection Frequency | Every 24 months |
| Owner | State Highway Agency |
| Historical Significance | Bridge is not eligible for the National Register |
| Structure Number | 000000000023450 |