SB US 61 over Spring Creek
GoodDes Moines County, Iowa · 3.9 Mi. N of Jct. Ia 16 · Structure no. 000000000023470
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 152 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,050
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SB US 61 over Spring Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB US 61 over Spring Creek in Des Moines County, Iowa. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 69 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,050 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,050 by 2044. The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SB US 61 over Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is SB US 61 over Spring Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does SB US 61 over Spring Creek carry?
About 5,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SB US 61 over Spring Creek?
The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SB US 61 over Spring Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.