US Bridges

US 6 over US 6 to I 80 EB

Good

Pottawattamie County, Iowa · N-E- Connector · Structure no. 000000000700120

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,077 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,540
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 6 over US 6 to I 80 EB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 6 over US 6 to I 80 EB in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 3,540 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,540 by 2044. The structure is 1,077 ft (328.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 6
CrossesUS 6 to I 80 EB
LocationN-E- Connector
RouteU.S. Route 6
StateIowa
Coordinates41.23404, -95.90008
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,077 ft (328.3 m)
Longest span250 ft (76.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,540 (2022)
Projected traffic3,540 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 6 over US 6 to I 80 EB built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 6 over US 6 to I 80 EB 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 6 over US 6 to I 80 EB carry?

About 3,540 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 6 over US 6 to I 80 EB?

The structure is 1,077 ft (328.3 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 6 over US 6 to I 80 EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.