US Bridges

US 61 SB over County RD

Good

Lee County, Iowa · 0.9 Mi. S of Jct. Iowa #2 · Structure no. 000000000609960

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
158 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,850
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 SB over County RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61 SB over County RD 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 3,850 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,850 by 2044. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 61 SB
CrossesCounty RD
Location0.9 Mi. S of Jct. Iowa #2
RouteU.S. Route 61
StateIowa
Coordinates40.61971, -91.41268
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
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 rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,850 (2022)
Projected traffic3,850 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 SB over County RD built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 61 SB over County RD 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 US 61 SB over County RD carry?

About 3,850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 61 SB over County RD?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 61 SB over County RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.