US Bridges

Cedar Heights DR over Drainage

Good

Black Hawk County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000001184

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,200
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Heights DR over Drainage is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Cedar Heights 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,200 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long.

CarriesCedar Heights DR
CrossesDrainage
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.49024, -92.41179
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,200 (2022)
Projected traffic10,200 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Heights DR over Drainage built?

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

What condition is Cedar Heights DR over Drainage in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Cedar Heights DR over Drainage carry?

About 10,200 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cedar Heights DR over Drainage?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Cedar Heights DR over Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.