US Bridges

W Cedar-Wapsi RD over Chicago Central Railroad

Good

Black Hawk County, Iowa · 90-14-13-01-10 · Structure no. 000000000365870

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2020
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
339 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,268
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Cedar-Wapsi RD over Chicago Central Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Cedar-Wapsi RD over Chicago Central Railroad in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,268 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,268 by 2043. The structure is 339 ft (103.4 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesW Cedar-Wapsi RD
CrossesChicago Central Railroad
Location90-14-13-01-10
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBlack Hawk County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.61357, -92.44739
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2020
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length339 ft (103.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,268 (2022)
Projected traffic2,268 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W Cedar-Wapsi RD over Chicago Central Railroad built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Cedar-Wapsi RD over Chicago Central Railroad 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 November 2020.

How much traffic does W Cedar-Wapsi RD over Chicago Central Railroad carry?

About 2,268 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is W Cedar-Wapsi RD over Chicago Central Railroad?

The structure is 339 ft (103.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns W Cedar-Wapsi RD over Chicago Central Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.