US Bridges

US 61 SB over 267th ST

Fair

Scott County, Iowa · At Jct. SR F41 · Structure no. 000000000604615

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,450
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 SB over 267th ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61 SB over 267th ST in Scott County, Iowa. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 6 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 8,450 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,450 by 2044. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesUS 61 SB
Crosses267th ST
LocationAt Jct. SR F41
RouteU.S. Route 61
StateIowa
Coordinates41.69515, -90.56629
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,450 (2022)
Projected traffic8,450 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 61 SB over 267th ST built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 61 SB over 267th ST 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 61 SB over 267th ST carry?

About 8,450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 61 SB over 267th ST?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 61 SB over 267th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.