US Bridges

Local over Br Big Elkhorn Creek

Good

Cedar County, Iowa · 079013503 · Structure no. 000000000101642

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Br Big Elkhorn Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local over Br Big Elkhorn Creek in Cedar County, Iowa. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLocal
CrossesBr Big Elkhorn Creek
Location079013503
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.60801, -90.9376
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating55.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2021)
Projected traffic35 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local over Br Big Elkhorn Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over Br 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 2023.

How much traffic does Local over Br Big Elkhorn Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Local over Br Big Elkhorn Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Local over Br Big Elkhorn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.