US Bridges

Finchford RD over W Fork Cedar Rvr Ovrflw

Fair

Black Hawk County, Iowa · 90-14-06-06 · Structure no. 000000000076760

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
412
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Finchford RD over W Fork Cedar Rvr Ovrflw is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Finchford RD over W Fork Cedar Rvr Ovrflw in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 412 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 412 by 2044. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFinchford RD
CrossesW Fork Cedar Rvr Ovrflw
Location90-14-06-06
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBlack Hawk County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.63151, -92.54374
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic412 (2022)
Projected traffic412 by 2044
Trucks11%
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

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 Finchford RD over W Fork Cedar Rvr Ovrflw built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Finchford RD over W Fork Cedar Rvr Ovrflw 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 Finchford RD over W Fork Cedar Rvr Ovrflw carry?

About 412 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Finchford RD over W Fork Cedar Rvr Ovrflw?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Finchford RD over W Fork Cedar Rvr Ovrflw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.