US 61 NB over BNSF RR
FairLee County, Iowa · 3.9 Mi. N of Jct. US 218 · Structure no. 000000000607725
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 248 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,500
- 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 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2043. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does US 61 NB over BNSF RR carry?
About 3,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 61 NB over BNSF RR?
The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 61 NB over BNSF RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.