US Bridges

Cherry ST over Drainage

Poor

Butler County, Iowa · 091151100 · Structure no. 000000000010270

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,429
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherry ST over Drainage is a concrete arch - deck carrying Cherry ST over Drainage in Butler County, Iowa. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,429 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,429 by 2044. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCherry ST
CrossesDrainage
Location091151100
RouteCity Street 0
CountyButler County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.70774, -92.58577
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,429 (2022)
Projected traffic1,429 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cherry ST over Drainage built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherry ST over Drainage in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Cherry ST over Drainage carry?

About 1,429 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Cherry ST over Drainage?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cherry ST over Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.