US 6 over Buffalo Creek

Fair Condition65 years old5,300 vehicles/day

Location

StateIowa
CountyJohnson
Location3.0 Mi. W Of Jct. I-380
CarriesUS 6
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Coordinates41.71239, -91.69957

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DesignSlab
Total Length102.4 ft (31.2 m)
Max Span39.0 ft (11.9 m)
Deck Width36.1 ft (11 m)
Deck Area343.2 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1961

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic5,300 (2022)
Truck Traffic11%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection922
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000031490

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