US 6 over Sugar Creek
FairMuscatine County, Iowa · 1.6 Mi. W of W JCT Ia 38 · Structure no. 000000000037881
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 213 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,770
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 6 over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 6 over Sugar Creek in Muscatine County, Iowa. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 2043. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 6 over Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 6 over Sugar Creek 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 Sugar Creek carry?
About 1,770 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 6 over Sugar Creek?
The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 6 over Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.