US Bridges

E Washburn RD over Cedar River Overflow

Fair

Black Hawk County, Iowa · 88-12-22-03-10 · Structure no. 000000000075101

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,571
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Washburn RD over Cedar River Overflow is a concrete continuous culvert carrying E Washburn RD over Cedar River Overflow in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,571 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,571 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesE Washburn RD
CrossesCedar River Overflow
Location88-12-22-03-10
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.41449, -92.22644
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,571 (2022)
Projected traffic1,571 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 E Washburn RD over Cedar River Overflow built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Washburn RD 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 E Washburn RD over Cedar River Overflow carry?

About 1,571 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is E Washburn RD over Cedar River Overflow?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns E Washburn RD over Cedar River Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.