US 6 over Des Moines River

Fair Condition93 years old22,400 vehicles/day

Location

StateIowa
CountyPolk
Location3.6 Miles W Of Jct I-235
CarriesUS 6
CrossesDes Moines River
Coordinates41.62763, -93.64603

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length604.0 ft (184.1 m)
Max Span109.9 ft (33.5 m)
Deck Width74.1 ft (22.6 m)
Deck Area4160.7 sq m
Main Spans7
Year Built1933 (reconstructed 1969)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic22,400 (2022)
Truck Traffic3%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection423
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number000000000040400

Nearby Bridges

NW Morningstar DR over Desmoines River Tributar 1.0 mi Good Prospect RD over Closes Creek 1.1 mi Fair NW Morningstar DR over Desmoines River Tributar 1.2 mi Good 6th AVE over Desmoines Rvr & Birdland 1.5 mi Good NW 26th ST over I 35 & I 80 1.6 mi Good NB I-35 EB I-80 over Drainage Ditch 1.6 mi Fair SB I-35 WB I-80 over Drainage Ditch 1.6 mi Fair 2nd AVE over Birdland DR 1.7 mi Good 2nd AVE over Des Moines River 1.7 mi Fair NB I-35 EB I-80 over Saylor Creek 1.7 mi Fair