US Bridges

US 61 SB over Leclaire Rd&bikepath

Fair

Scott County, Iowa · 4.2 Mi. N of Jct. I-80 · Structure no. 000000000604685

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 SB over Leclaire Rd&bikepath is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61 SB over Leclaire Rd&bikepath 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 9,750 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,750 by 2044. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesUS 61 SB
CrossesLeclaire Rd&bikepath
Location4.2 Mi. N of Jct. I-80
RouteU.S. Route 61
StateIowa
Coordinates41.65494, -90.56829
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,750 (2022)
Projected traffic9,750 by 2044
Trucks14%
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 Leclaire Rd&bikepath built?

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

What condition is US 61 SB over Leclaire Rd&bikepath 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 61 SB over Leclaire Rd&bikepath carry?

About 9,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 61 SB over Leclaire Rd&bikepath?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 61 SB over Leclaire Rd&bikepath?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.