NB US 61 over Skunk River

Good Condition31 years old5,100 vehicles/day

Location

StateIowa
CountyDes Moines
Location0.5 Mi. N Of Jct. Ia 16
CarriesNB US 61
CrossesSkunk River
Coordinates40.72521, -91.21210

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure8 (Very Good)
Substructure8 (Very Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length687.0 ft (209.4 m)
Max Span149.9 ft (45.7 m)
Deck Width43.3 ft (13.2 m)
Deck Area2764.1 sq m
Main Spans5
Year Built1995

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic5,100 (2022)
Truck Traffic11%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection724
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000601960

Nearby Bridges

SB US 61 over Skunk River 0.1 mi Fair FM over Small Stream 1.4 mi Fair Local Road over Brush Creek 2.2 mi Poor FM over Brush Creek 2.3 mi Good FM over Long Creek 2.3 mi Poor US 61 over Brush Creek 2.3 mi Good FM over Lost Creek 2.6 mi Good Lost Creek RD over Lost Creek 2.8 mi Good SB US 61 over Lost Creek 2.8 mi Good NB US 61 over Lost Creek 2.8 mi Fair