Local over W Cedar Cr.
PoorPosted for loadCalhoun County, Iowa · 088313001 · Structure no. 000000000091860
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over W Cedar Cr. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over W Cedar Cr. in Calhoun County, Iowa. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1981, 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over W Cedar Cr. built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is Local over W Cedar Cr. 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Local over W Cedar Cr. carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over W Cedar Cr.?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Local over W Cedar Cr.?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.