CO RD J50 over US 61
GoodLee County, Iowa · 0.5 Mi. N of Jct. Bus. 61 · Structure no. 000000000609610
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 274 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD J50 over US 61 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD J50 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 77% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2044. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 CO RD J50 over US 61 built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD J50 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 CO RD J50 over US 61 carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 77% are trucks.
How long is CO RD J50 over US 61?
The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD J50 over US 61?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.