US Bridges

US 61 SB Ia 92 WB over 170th ST

Good

Louisa County, Iowa · At Jct. of SR 170 St. · Structure no. 000000000700255

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 SB Ia 92 WB over 170th ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61 SB Ia 92 WB over 170th ST in Louisa County, Iowa. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2043. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 61 SB Ia 92 WB
Crosses170th ST
LocationAt Jct. of SR 170 St.
RouteU.S. Route 61
StateIowa
Coordinates41.30582, -91.19895
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 2023
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2022)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2043
Trucks19%
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 Ia 92 WB over 170th ST built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 61 SB Ia 92 WB over 170th ST 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 61 SB Ia 92 WB over 170th ST carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 61 SB Ia 92 WB over 170th ST?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 61 SB Ia 92 WB over 170th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.