US 6 over Iowa River

Fair Condition69 years old27,600 vehicles/day

Location

StateIowa
CountyJohnson
Location0.2 Mi. E Of E Jct. Ia 1
CarriesUS 6
CrossesIowa River
Coordinates41.64666, -91.53707

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length324.1 ft (98.8 m)
Max Span69.9 ft (21.3 m)
Deck Width61.7 ft (18.8 m)
Deck Area1857.4 sq m
Main Spans5
Year Built1957

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic27,600 (2022)
Truck Traffic3%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection824
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000031570

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