Brandon RD over Cedar River
FairBlack Hawk County, Iowa · 87-11-19-04 · Structure no. 000000000365810
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 526 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,542
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brandon RD over Cedar River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brandon RD over Cedar River in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 1,542 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,542 by 2044. The structure is 526 ft (160.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Brandon RD over Cedar River built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is Brandon RD over 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 Brandon RD over Cedar River carry?
About 1,542 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Brandon RD over Cedar River?
The structure is 526 ft (160.3 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Brandon RD over Cedar River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.