US Bridges

6th ST over Floyd River

Poor

Woodbury County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000010530

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
301 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,957
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

6th ST over Floyd River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 6th ST over Floyd River in Woodbury County, Iowa. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 63 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 8,957 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,957 by 2043. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries6th ST
CrossesFloyd River
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.49648, -96.38914
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length301 ft (91.7 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,957 (2021)
Projected traffic8,957 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 6th ST over Floyd River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is 6th ST over Floyd River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does 6th ST over Floyd River carry?

About 8,957 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is 6th ST over Floyd River?

The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns 6th ST over Floyd River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.