US Bridges

Center ST over Cedar River Overflow

Fair

Black Hawk County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000014930

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
453 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,414
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Center ST over Cedar River Overflow is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Center ST over Cedar River Overflow in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 56 years old, older 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 5,414 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,414 by 2044. The structure is 453 ft (138.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCenter ST
CrossesCedar River Overflow
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.54751, -92.4509
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length453 ft (138.1 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,414 (2022)
Projected traffic5,414 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Center ST over Cedar River Overflow built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

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

About 5,414 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Center ST over Cedar River Overflow?

The structure is 453 ft (138.1 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Center ST over Cedar River Overflow?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.