6th Street over Stream
PoorPosted for loadAdams County, Iowa · 072343400 · Structure no. 000000000002590
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 453
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
6th Street over Stream is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 6th Street over Stream in Adams County, Iowa. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 453 vehicles a day, projected to reach 453 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 6th Street over Stream built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is 6th Street over Stream in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does 6th Street over Stream carry?
About 453 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is 6th Street over Stream?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns 6th Street over Stream?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.