US Bridges

Local over Sugar Creek

Fair

Cedar County, Iowa · 079020301 · Structure no. 000000000101671

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
153 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Local over Sugar Creek in Cedar County, Iowa. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 31 vehicles a day, projected to reach 31 by 2043. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal
CrossesSugar Creek
Location079020301
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCedar County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.68449, -91.05968
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2023)
Projected traffic31 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over Sugar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Local over Sugar Creek carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Local over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Local over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.