US Bridges

US 6 EB over Frnt RD & 2nd Ave

Good

Pottawattamie County, Iowa · I-480 - I-29 Interchange · Structure no. 000000000700970

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,422 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
12,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 6 EB over Frnt RD & 2nd Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 6 EB over Frnt RD & 2nd Ave 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 12,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,600 by 2043. The structure is 1,422 ft (433.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 6 EB
CrossesFrnt RD & 2nd Ave
LocationI-480 - I-29 Interchange
RouteU.S. Route 6
StateIowa
Coordinates41.26145, -95.91214
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 inspectionOctober 2022
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 rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,422 ft (433.4 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,600 (2023)
Projected traffic12,600 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 EB over Frnt RD & 2nd Ave built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 6 EB over Frnt RD & 2nd Ave 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 2022.

How much traffic does US 6 EB over Frnt RD & 2nd Ave carry?

About 12,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 6 EB over Frnt RD & 2nd Ave?

The structure is 1,422 ft (433.4 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 6 EB over Frnt RD & 2nd Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.