6th ST SW over Prairie Creek
GoodLinn County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000033441
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 195 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,588
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
6th ST SW over Prairie Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 6th ST SW over Prairie Creek in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8,588 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,588 by 2042. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 6th ST SW over Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is 6th ST SW over Prairie Creek 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does 6th ST SW over Prairie Creek carry?
About 8,588 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is 6th ST SW over Prairie Creek?
The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.
Who owns 6th ST SW over Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.