US Bridges

T55 Temple Ave over West Fork Cedar River

Good

Butler County, Iowa · 090150504 · Structure no. 000000000086591

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
269 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
891
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T55 Temple Ave over West Fork Cedar River is a concrete continuous slab carrying T55 Temple Ave over West Fork Cedar River in Butler County, Iowa. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 891 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 891 by 2043. The structure is 269 ft (81.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesT55 Temple Ave
CrossesWest Fork Cedar River
Location090150504
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.63694, -92.64287
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length269 ft (81.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic891 (2023)
Projected traffic891 by 2043
Trucks21%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 T55 Temple Ave over West Fork Cedar River built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is T55 Temple Ave over West 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does T55 Temple Ave over West Fork Cedar River carry?

About 891 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is T55 Temple Ave over West Fork Cedar River?

The structure is 269 ft (81.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns T55 Temple Ave over West Fork Cedar River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.