US Bridges

FM over Br Cedar River

Good

Cedar County, Iowa · 079032402 · Structure no. 000000000101941

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Br Cedar River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Br Cedar River in Cedar County, Iowa. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesBr Cedar River
Location079032402
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.63431, -91.15184
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2021)
Projected traffic130 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 FM over Br Cedar River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over Br Cedar River 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 FM over Br Cedar River carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is FM over Br Cedar River?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FM over Br Cedar River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.