SE 6th ST over Des Moines River
PoorPolk County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000004090
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 830 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,911
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
SE 6th ST over Des Moines River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE 6th ST over Des Moines River in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 49 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 7,911 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,911 by 2043. The structure is 830 ft (253 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SE 6th ST over Des Moines River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is SE 6th ST over Des Moines River 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does SE 6th ST over Des Moines River carry?
About 7,911 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is SE 6th ST over Des Moines River?
The structure is 830 ft (253 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns SE 6th ST over Des Moines River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.