US Bridges

I 29 NB US 6 WB over Nebraska Ave UP RR

Good

Pottawattamie County, Iowa · 1.4 Mi. S of Jct. US 6 · Structure no. 000000000044721

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
311 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 29 NB US 6 WB over Nebraska Ave UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 29 NB US 6 WB over Nebraska Ave UP RR in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,500 by 2044. The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 29 NB US 6 WB
CrossesNebraska Ave UP RR
Location1.4 Mi. S of Jct. US 6
RouteInterstate 29
StateIowa
Coordinates41.24193, -95.90392
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length311 ft (94.8 m)
Longest span174 ft (53 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,500 (2022)
Projected traffic16,500 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I 29 NB US 6 WB over Nebraska Ave UP RR built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 29 NB US 6 WB over Nebraska Ave UP RR 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 2024.

How much traffic does I 29 NB US 6 WB over Nebraska Ave UP RR carry?

About 16,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I 29 NB US 6 WB over Nebraska Ave UP RR?

The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long with a longest span of 174 ft (53 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns I 29 NB US 6 WB over Nebraska Ave UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.