US 151 over US 61
FairDubuque County, Iowa · At Junction of U.S. 61 · Structure no. 000000000024102
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 309 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 160
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 151 over US 61 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 151 over US 61 in Dubuque 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 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2044. The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 151 over US 61 built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 151 over US 61 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does US 151 over US 61 carry?
About 160 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US 151 over US 61?
The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns US 151 over US 61?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.