Business 61 over US 61
GoodLee County, Iowa · At the Jct. SR J50 · Structure no. 000000000609605
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 245 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,650
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Business 61 over US 61 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Business 61 over US 61 in Lee County, Iowa. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2044. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Business 61 over US 61 built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is Business 61 over US 61 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Business 61 over US 61 carry?
About 1,650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Business 61 over US 61?
The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Business 61 over US 61?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.