SB US 61 over Spring Creek

Good Condition70 years old5,050 vehicles/day

Location

StateIowa
CountyDes Moines
Location3.9 Mi. N Of Jct. Ia 16
CarriesSB US 61
CrossesSpring Creek
Coordinates40.74573, -91.15684

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure8 (Very Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length151.6 ft (46.2 m)
Max Span58.4 ft (17.8 m)
Deck Width43.3 ft (13.2 m)
Deck Area609.8 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1956 (reconstructed 2015)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic5,050 (2022)
Truck Traffic12%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection424
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000023470

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