Local over West Fork of Cedar River
FairPosted for loadButler County, Iowa · 092180704 · Structure no. 000000000088910
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 251 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 51
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over West Fork of Cedar River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over West Fork of Cedar River in Butler County, Iowa. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 51 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2044. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over West Fork of Cedar River built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is Local over West Fork of 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Local over West Fork of Cedar River carry?
About 51 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over West Fork of Cedar River?
The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Local over West Fork of Cedar River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.