US Bridges

West Park Avenue over Cedar River

Good

Black Hawk County, Iowa · West Park over Cedar Riv · Structure no. 000000000011834

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
581 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,327
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Park Avenue over Cedar River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Park Avenue over Cedar River in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: new structure not yet open to traffic.

It carries about 2,327 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,327 by 2044. The structure is 581 ft (177.1 m) long and 57 ft wide.

CarriesWest Park Avenue
CrossesCedar River
LocationWest Park over Cedar Riv
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.49697, -92.33952
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 3 months
Operating statusNew structure not yet open to traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length581 ft (177.1 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,327 (2023)
Projected traffic2,327 by 2044
Trucks8%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Park Avenue over Cedar River built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Park Avenue over Cedar River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does West Park Avenue over Cedar River carry?

About 2,327 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is West Park Avenue over Cedar River?

The structure is 581 ft (177.1 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns West Park Avenue over Cedar River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.