US Bridges

Ia 14 over W Fk Cedar River

Fair

Butler County, Iowa · 0.3 Mi. N of Jct. SR C51 · Structure no. 000000000016621

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,160
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 14 over W Fk Cedar River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 14 over W Fk Cedar River in Butler County, Iowa. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,160 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,160 by 2042. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesIa 14
CrossesW Fk Cedar River
Location0.3 Mi. N of Jct. SR C51
RouteState Highway 14
CountyButler County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.66165, -92.79037
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,160 (2022)
Projected traffic1,160 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ia 14 over W Fk Cedar River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 14 over W Fk 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 14 over W Fk Cedar River carry?

About 1,160 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Ia 14 over W Fk Cedar River?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 14 over W Fk Cedar River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.