US Bridges

Local over West Fork Cedar River

Fair

Butler County, Iowa · 091180106 · Structure no. 000000000087995

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
47
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over West Fork Cedar River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Local over West Fork Cedar River in Butler County, Iowa. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 5 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 47 vehicles a day, projected to reach 47 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal
CrossesWest Fork Cedar River
Location091180106
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButler County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.71573, -92.91311
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2022)
Projected traffic47 by 2043
Trucks0%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local over West Fork Cedar River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over West Fork 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Local over West Fork Cedar River carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over West Fork Cedar River?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Local over West Fork Cedar River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.