Local RD over Clear Creek
PoorPosted for loadCedar County, Iowa · 082042907 · Structure no. 000000000105060
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 71
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local RD over Clear Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local RD over Clear Creek in Cedar County, Iowa. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 4 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 71 vehicles a day, projected to reach 71 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Local RD over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local RD over Clear Creek 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 2023.
How much traffic does Local RD over Clear Creek carry?
About 71 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Local RD over Clear Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Local RD over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.