Echo Ave over Nicholson Creek
GoodCedar County, Iowa · 080041104 · Structure no. 000000000103212
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Echo Ave over Nicholson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Echo Ave over Nicholson Creek in Cedar County, Iowa. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 65 years old, older 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 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Echo Ave over Nicholson Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Echo Ave over Nicholson 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 2024.
How much traffic does Echo Ave over Nicholson Creek carry?
About 11 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Echo Ave over Nicholson Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Echo Ave over Nicholson Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.