US 61 & 136 over Des Moines Rvr RR & RD
FairLee County, Iowa · At Missouri State Line · Structure no. 000000000033091
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,302 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 61 & 136 over Des Moines Rvr RR & RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61 & 136 over Des Moines Rvr RR & RD in Lee County, Iowa. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,100 by 2044. The structure is 1,302 ft (396.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 61 & 136 over Des Moines Rvr RR & RD built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 61 & 136 over Des Moines Rvr RR & RD 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 61 & 136 over Des Moines Rvr RR & RD carry?
About 5,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US 61 & 136 over Des Moines Rvr RR & RD?
The structure is 1,302 ft (396.9 m) long with a longest span of 192 ft (58.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 61 & 136 over Des Moines Rvr RR & RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.