US Bridges

US 61 NB over BNSF RR

Good

Lee County, Iowa · 3.1 Mi. S of Jct. Ia 2 · Structure no. 000000000033115

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
229 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 NB over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61 NB over BNSF RR in Lee County, Iowa. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2043. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesUS 61 NB
CrossesBNSF RR
Location3.1 Mi. S of Jct. Ia 2
RouteU.S. Route 61
StateIowa
Coordinates40.5895, -91.42481
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2022)
Projected traffic3,400 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 61 NB over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 61 NB over BNSF RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does US 61 NB over BNSF RR carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 61 NB over BNSF RR?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 61 NB over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.