US Bridges

5th ST over Big Elkhorn Creek

Good

Cedar County, Iowa · 079013500 · Structure no. 000000000018241

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,050
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

5th ST over Big Elkhorn Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 5th ST over Big Elkhorn Creek in Cedar County, Iowa. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,050 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,050 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries5th ST
CrossesBig Elkhorn Creek
Location079013500
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCedar County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.60337, -90.93213
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,050 (2022)
Projected traffic3,050 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$17,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 5th ST over Big Elkhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5th ST over Big Elkhorn Creek 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does 5th ST over Big Elkhorn Creek carry?

About 3,050 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 5th ST over Big Elkhorn Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 5th ST over Big Elkhorn Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.