US Bridges

Finchford RD over West Fork Cedar River

Fair

Black Hawk County, Iowa · 90-14-06-08 · Structure no. 000000000076770

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
348 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
373
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Finchford RD over West Fork Cedar River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Finchford RD over West Fork Cedar River in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 373 vehicles a day, projected to reach 373 by 2044. The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFinchford RD
CrossesWest Fork Cedar River
Location90-14-06-08
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBlack Hawk County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.62861, -92.54368
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating28.1 US tons
Inventory rating16.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length348 ft (106.1 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic373 (2022)
Projected traffic373 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 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 West Fork Cedar River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Finchford RD over West Fork 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 Finchford RD over West Fork Cedar River carry?

About 373 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Finchford RD over West Fork Cedar River?

The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Finchford RD over West Fork Cedar River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.