F44 290th ST over Cedar River
PoorPosted for loadCedar County, Iowa · 079031115 · Structure no. 000000000018490
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,145 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 620
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
F44 290th ST over Cedar River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying F44 290th ST over Cedar River in Cedar County, Iowa. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 77 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 620 vehicles a day, projected to reach 620 by 2044. The structure is 1,145 ft (349 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was F44 290th ST over Cedar River built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is F44 290th ST over Cedar River 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 F44 290th ST over Cedar River carry?
About 620 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is F44 290th ST over Cedar River?
The structure is 1,145 ft (349 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns F44 290th ST over Cedar River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.