US Bridges

Union Ave over East Sugar Creek

Fair

Cedar County, Iowa · 080011604 · Structure no. 000000000102512

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
970
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Ave over East Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Union Ave over East Sugar Creek in Cedar County, Iowa. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 6 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 970 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 970 by 2043. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUnion Ave
CrossesEast Sugar Creek
Location080011604
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCedar County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.73482, -90.97631
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.7 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic970 (2021)
Projected traffic970 by 2043
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Union Ave over East Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union Ave over East 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 Union Ave over East Sugar Creek carry?

About 970 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is Union Ave over East Sugar Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Union Ave over East Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.