US Bridges

Green RD over Rock Run CR

PoorPosted for load

Cedar County, Iowa · 080030803 · Structure no. 000000000102980

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Green RD over Rock Run CR is a steel truss - thru carrying Green RD over Rock Run CR in Cedar County, Iowa. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 105 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesGreen RD
CrossesRock Run CR
Location080030803
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.75654, -91.22027
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating8.2 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Green RD over Rock Run CR built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Green RD over Rock Run CR 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 Green RD over Rock Run CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Green RD over Rock Run CR?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Green RD over Rock Run CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.