6th ST over Elk Run Creek
PoorPosted for loadBlack Hawk County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000004630
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 101 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 209
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
6th ST over Elk Run Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 6th ST over Elk Run Creek in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 4 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 209 vehicles a day, projected to reach 209 by 2044. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 ST over Elk Run Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.
What condition is 6th ST over Elk Run Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does 6th ST over Elk Run Creek carry?
About 209 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is 6th ST over Elk Run Creek?
The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns 6th ST over Elk Run Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.