US 6 WB over Walnut Creek/Bike Path
GoodPolk County, Iowa · 1.0 MI W of JCT I-35/80 · Structure no. 000000000606675
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 178 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,650
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 6 WB over Walnut Creek/Bike Path is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 6 WB over Walnut Creek/Bike Path in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 15,650 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,650 by 2042. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 6 WB over Walnut Creek/Bike Path built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 6 WB over Walnut Creek/Bike Path 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does US 6 WB over Walnut Creek/Bike Path carry?
About 15,650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 6 WB over Walnut Creek/Bike Path?
The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 6 WB over Walnut Creek/Bike Path?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.