US Bridges

Lincoln ST over Cedar River Overflow

Good

Black Hawk County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000014601

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,241
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln ST over Cedar River Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lincoln ST over Cedar River Overflow in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,241 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,241 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLincoln ST
CrossesCedar River Overflow
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.542, -92.42635
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating94.8 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,241 (2022)
Projected traffic2,241 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lincoln ST over Cedar River Overflow built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lincoln ST over Cedar River Overflow 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 Lincoln ST over Cedar River Overflow carry?

About 2,241 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lincoln ST over Cedar River Overflow?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln ST over Cedar River Overflow?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.