US 6 over Bear Creek
GoodPoweshiek County, Iowa · 1.5 MI W of W Jct. SR V18 · Structure no. 000000000045751
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 176 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,080
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 6 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 6 over Bear Creek in Poweshiek County, Iowa. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 2,080 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,080 by 2044. The structure is 176 ft (53.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 6 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 6 over Bear Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US 6 over Bear Creek carry?
About 2,080 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 6 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 176 ft (53.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 6 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.