US Bridges

Cedar Hts DR over Drainage

Fair

Black Hawk County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000001182

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,495
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Hts DR over Drainage is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Cedar Hts DR over Drainage in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5,495 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,495 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCedar Hts DR
CrossesDrainage
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.47944, -92.41594
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,495 (2022)
Projected traffic5,495 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cedar Hts DR over Drainage built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar Hts DR over Drainage 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Cedar Hts DR over Drainage carry?

About 5,495 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cedar Hts DR over Drainage?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Cedar Hts DR over Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.