US Bridges

W Mt Vernon RD over Trib to Cedar River

Good

Black Hawk County, Iowa · 90-13-28-01-10 · Structure no. 000000000076671

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Mt Vernon RD over Trib to Cedar River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Mt Vernon RD over Trib to Cedar River in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesW Mt Vernon RD
CrossesTrib to Cedar River
Location90-13-28-01-10
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.58516, -92.38713
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic25 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Mt Vernon RD over Trib to Cedar River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Mt Vernon RD over Trib to 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does W Mt Vernon RD over Trib to Cedar River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is W Mt Vernon RD over Trib to Cedar River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns W Mt Vernon RD over Trib to Cedar River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.