US Bridges

6th ST SW over Cheslea Creek

Fair

Cerro Gordo County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000007940

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,207
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

6th ST SW over Cheslea Creek is a concrete frame carrying 6th ST SW over Cheslea Creek in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,207 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,207 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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Carries6th ST SW
CrossesCheslea Creek
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCerro Gordo County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.14647, -93.22394
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,207 (2022)
Projected traffic3,207 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 6th ST SW over Cheslea Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6th ST SW over Cheslea Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does 6th ST SW over Cheslea Creek carry?

About 3,207 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 6th ST SW over Cheslea Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns 6th ST SW over Cheslea Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.