US 6 over E Br Wapsinonoc Creek
PoorMuscatine County, Iowa · 0.5 Mi. E of Jct. Ia 70 · Structure no. 000000000037830
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1956
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 60 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,770
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 6 over E Br Wapsinonoc Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 6 over E Br Wapsinonoc Creek in Muscatine County, Iowa. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 105 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,770 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,770 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 6 over E Br Wapsinonoc Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.
What condition is US 6 over E Br Wapsinonoc Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does US 6 over E Br Wapsinonoc Creek carry?
About 1,770 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 6 over E Br Wapsinonoc Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US 6 over E Br Wapsinonoc Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.