US Bridges

Gilbertville RD over Trib to Cedar River

Good

Black Hawk County, Iowa · 88-12-09-04-10 · Structure no. 000000000363095

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,206
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gilbertville RD over Trib to Cedar River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Gilbertville RD over Trib to Cedar River in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,206 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,206 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGilbertville RD
CrossesTrib to Cedar River
Location88-12-09-04-10
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.45744, -92.24464
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,206 (2022)
Projected traffic1,206 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 Gilbertville RD over Trib to Cedar River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gilbertville 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does Gilbertville RD over Trib to Cedar River carry?

About 1,206 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Gilbertville RD over Trib to Cedar River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Gilbertville RD over Trib to Cedar River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.