US Bridges

Ramp US 61 over 210th ST

Fair

Scott County, Iowa · 1.1 Mi. N of Jct. I-80 · Structure no. 000000000604670

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
269 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp US 61 over 210th ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp US 61 over 210th 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 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2044. The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRamp US 61
Crosses210th ST
Location1.1 Mi. N of Jct. I-80
RouteU.S. Route 61
CountyScott County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.61068, -90.56289
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length269 ft (82 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2022)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure1
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 Ramp US 61 over 210th ST built?

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

What condition is Ramp US 61 over 210th 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp US 61 over 210th ST carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Ramp US 61 over 210th ST?

The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp US 61 over 210th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.