SB US 61 over Prairie Creek
Jackson County, Iowa · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- SB US 61 over Prairie Creek in Jackson County, Iowa, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 4,600 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 78 of the 252 inventoried bridges in Jackson County rated good (31.0%); 36 (14.3%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated June 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous concrete slab |
| Length | about 146 ft |
| Location | 2.0 mi. S of Jct Ia. 64 |
| NBI structure number | 000000000606390 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | June 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Iowa department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Jackson County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 61 over Drainage Ditch | 1967 | 8,100 | Good |
| Y53 200TH Ave over Prairie Creek | 2022 | 7,205 | Good |
| US 61 NB over S Fork Maquoketa River | 1967 | 5,100 | Fair |
| US 61 SB over S Fork Maquoket River | 1998 | 5,100 | Fair |
| NB US 61 over Prairie Creek | 1967 | 4,600 | Fair |
| US 61 NB over N Fork Maquoketa River | 1967 | 4,050 | Fair |
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