US Bridges

I 74 WB over US 6 (spruce Hills)

Fair

Scott County, Iowa · At Jct. US 6 · Structure no. 000000000047350

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
219 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,450
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 74 WB over US 6 (spruce Hills) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 74 WB over US 6 (spruce Hills) in Scott County, Iowa. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 19,450 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,450 by 2044. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesI 74 WB
CrossesUS 6 (spruce Hills)
LocationAt Jct. US 6
RouteInterstate 74
StateIowa
Coordinates41.55463, -90.52182
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,450 (2022)
Projected traffic19,450 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I 74 WB over US 6 (spruce Hills) built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 74 WB over US 6 (spruce Hills) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does I 74 WB over US 6 (spruce Hills) carry?

About 19,450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I 74 WB over US 6 (spruce Hills)?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 74 WB over US 6 (spruce Hills)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.