US 6 over Cedar River

Fair Condition54 years old1,770 vehicles/day

Location

StateIowa
CountyMuscatine
Location3.6 Mi. W Of Jct. Iowa 38
CarriesUS 6
CrossesCedar River
Coordinates41.56716, -91.10817

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length1036.1 ft (315.8 m)
Max Span137.1 ft (41.8 m)
Deck Width47.2 ft (14.4 m)
Deck Area4547.5 sq m
Main Spans8
Year Built1972

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,770 (2022)
Truck Traffic8%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection523
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000037861

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