US Bridges

Arlington ST over Br W Fork Cedar River

Good

Butler County, Iowa · 093183101 · Structure no. 000000000000411

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
430
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arlington ST over Br W Fork Cedar River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Arlington ST over Br W Fork Cedar River in Butler County, Iowa. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 430 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesArlington ST
CrossesBr W Fork Cedar River
Location093183101
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.83323, -93.00627
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2022)
Projected traffic430 by 2044
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Arlington ST over Br W Fork Cedar River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arlington ST over Br W Fork 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 2024.

How much traffic does Arlington ST over Br W Fork Cedar River carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is Arlington ST over Br W Fork Cedar River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Arlington ST over Br W Fork Cedar River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.