WB US 6 over Goose Creek
GoodScott County, Iowa · 1.7 Mi. W of Jct. I-74 · Structure no. 000000000046831
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 115 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
WB US 6 over Goose Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying WB US 6 over Goose Creek in Scott County, Iowa. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 35,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,400 by 2043. The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long and 64 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 WB US 6 over Goose Creek built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is WB US 6 over Goose 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does WB US 6 over Goose Creek carry?
About 35,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is WB US 6 over Goose Creek?
The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns WB US 6 over Goose Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.