US Bridges

E 6th ST over I-235

Good

Polk County, Iowa · 4.9 Mi. E of Jct. Ia 28 · Structure no. 000000000608680

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
291 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 6th ST over I-235 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E 6th ST over I-235 in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,300 by 2044. The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE 6th ST
CrossesI-235
Location4.9 Mi. E of Jct. Ia 28
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.5955, -93.61009
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length291 ft (88.7 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2022)
Projected traffic5,300 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E 6th ST over I-235 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 6th ST over I-235 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does E 6th ST over I-235 carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is E 6th ST over I-235?

The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns E 6th ST over I-235?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.