US Bridges

Ia 130 over Sugar Creek

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Cedar County, Iowa · 2.4 MI E of JCT Iowa 38 · Structure no. 000000000018421

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,040
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 130 over Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ia 130 over Sugar Creek in Cedar County, Iowa. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,040 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,040 by 2043. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesIa 130
CrossesSugar Creek
Location2.4 MI E of JCT Iowa 38
RouteState Highway 130
CountyCedar County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.77183, -91.08184
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,040 (2022)
Projected traffic2,040 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ia 130 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 130 over Sugar 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 130 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 2,040 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ia 130 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 130 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.