US 6 EB over 40th ST
GoodPottawattamie County, Iowa · I-480 & I-29 Interchange · Structure no. 000000000700965
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 309 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 6 EB over 40th ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 6 EB over 40th ST in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 12,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,300 by 2042. The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 6 EB over 40th ST built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 6 EB over 40th ST 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does US 6 EB over 40th ST carry?
About 12,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 6 EB over 40th ST?
The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns US 6 EB over 40th ST?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.