US 6 over Goshen Ditch
FairMuscatine County, Iowa · 3.5 Mi. E of Jct. Ia 70 · Structure no. 000000000037841
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 73 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,770
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 6 over Goshen Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 6 over Goshen Ditch in Muscatine County, Iowa. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,770 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,770 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 6 over Goshen Ditch built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 6 over Goshen Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does US 6 over Goshen Ditch carry?
About 1,770 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 6 over Goshen Ditch?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 6 over Goshen Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.