US Bridges

W Cedar-Wapsi RD over Cedar River

Good

Black Hawk County, Iowa · 90-14-16-05-10 · Structure no. 000000000076821

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
690 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,201
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Cedar-Wapsi RD over Cedar River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Cedar-Wapsi RD over Cedar River in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 1,201 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,201 by 2043. The structure is 690 ft (210.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesW Cedar-Wapsi RD
CrossesCedar River
Location90-14-16-05-10
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.61269, -92.49609
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length690 ft (210.3 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,201 (2023)
Projected traffic1,201 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Cedar-Wapsi RD over Cedar River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Cedar-Wapsi RD over 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 Cedar-Wapsi RD over Cedar River carry?

About 1,201 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is W Cedar-Wapsi RD over Cedar River?

The structure is 690 ft (210.3 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns W Cedar-Wapsi RD over Cedar River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.