US Bridges

5th ST over Drainage

PoorClosed to traffic

Cedar County, Iowa · 081010201 · Structure no. 000000000007400

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
232
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

5th ST over Drainage is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 5th ST over Drainage in Cedar County, Iowa. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 232 vehicles a day, projected to reach 232 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries5th ST
CrossesDrainage
Location081010201
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCedar County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.85902, -90.93056
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic232 (2022)
Projected traffic232 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$190,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 5th ST over Drainage built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5th ST over Drainage 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 5th ST over Drainage carry?

About 232 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 5th ST over Drainage?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 5th ST over Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.