US Bridges

US 6 over Stream

Fair

Johnson County, Iowa · 3.1 Mi. E of Jct. SR W38 · Structure no. 000000000031460

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 6 over Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 6 over Stream in Johnson County, Iowa. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,300 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 6
CrossesStream
Location3.1 Mi. E of Jct. SR W38
RouteU.S. Route 6
StateIowa
Coordinates41.71836, -91.73187
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating27 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2022)
Projected traffic5,300 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 6 over Stream built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 6 over Stream 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 6 over Stream carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 6 over Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 6 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.