US 61 over Iowa River

Fair Condition46 years old4,950 vehicles/day

Location

StateIowa
CountyLouisa
Location4.2 Mi. S Of Jct. Iowa 92
CarriesUS 61
CrossesIowa River
Coordinates41.21534, -91.19887

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length1040.0 ft (317 m)
Max Span137.1 ft (41.8 m)
Deck Width47.2 ft (14.4 m)
Deck Area4564.8 sq m
Main Spans8
Year Built1980

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic4,950 (2022)
Truck Traffic17%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection824
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000034011

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