US 6 over Big Bear Creek
FairIowa County, Iowa · 1.0 Mi. W of Jct. Ia #212 · Structure no. 000000000029341
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 366 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,790
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 6 over Big Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 6 over Big Bear Creek in Iowa County, Iowa. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 1,790 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,790 by 2042. The structure is 366 ft (111.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 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. |
| 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 US 6 over Big Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 6 over Big Bear 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does US 6 over Big Bear Creek carry?
About 1,790 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US 6 over Big Bear Creek?
The structure is 366 ft (111.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns US 6 over Big Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.