Ruby Trail over Six Mile Creek
FairHarrison County, Iowa · 079421210 · Structure no. 000000000178051
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 103 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ruby Trail over Six Mile Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ruby Trail over Six Mile Creek in Harrison County, Iowa. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 80 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 5 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 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2044. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ruby Trail over Six Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Ruby Trail over Six Mile 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Ruby Trail over Six Mile Creek carry?
About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Ruby Trail over Six Mile Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Ruby Trail over Six Mile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.