US Bridges

US 61 NB over Pine Creek

Good

Muscatine County, Iowa · 6.3 Mi. N of Jct. Ia 38 · Structure no. 000000000037961

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 NB over Pine Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61 NB over Pine Creek in Muscatine County, Iowa. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 61 NB
CrossesPine Creek
Location6.3 Mi. N of Jct. Ia 38
RouteU.S. Route 61
StateIowa
Coordinates41.50339, -90.93588
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2022)
Projected traffic5,200 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 61 NB over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 61 NB over Pine 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 61 NB over Pine Creek carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 61 NB over Pine Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 61 NB over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.