US Bridges

Cedar River Pkwy over Cedar River

Good

Bremer County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000505605

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
826 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
144
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar River Pkwy over Cedar River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cedar River Pkwy over Cedar River in Bremer County, Iowa. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 144 vehicles a day, projected to reach 144 by 2043. The structure is 826 ft (251.8 m) long and 49 ft wide.

CarriesCedar River Pkwy
CrossesCedar River
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.71434, -92.45901
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length826 ft (251.8 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144 (2022)
Projected traffic144 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Cedar River Pkwy over Cedar River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar River Pkwy 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Cedar River Pkwy over Cedar River carry?

About 144 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cedar River Pkwy over Cedar River?

The structure is 826 ft (251.8 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar River Pkwy over Cedar River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.