US Bridges

E Wahsburn RD over Cedar River

Fair

Black Hawk County, Iowa · 88-12-22-07 · Structure no. 000000000075110

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
769 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,571
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Wahsburn RD over Cedar River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Wahsburn RD over Cedar River in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 67 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 1,571 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,571 by 2044. The structure is 769 ft (234.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesE Wahsburn RD
CrossesCedar River
Location88-12-22-07
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.41562, -92.22046
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 15
Structure length769 ft (234.4 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 and pedestrian
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Wahsburn RD over Cedar River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is E Wahsburn RD over Cedar River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does E Wahsburn RD over Cedar River carry?

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

How long is E Wahsburn RD over Cedar River?

The structure is 769 ft (234.4 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns E Wahsburn RD over Cedar River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.