Adams Ave over Clear Creek
FairCedar County, Iowa · 082043008 · Structure no. 000000000105071
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 143 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 71
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Adams Ave over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Adams Ave over Clear Creek in Cedar County, Iowa. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 71 vehicles a day, projected to reach 71 by 2044. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Adams Ave over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Adams Ave over Clear 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 2024.
How much traffic does Adams Ave over Clear Creek carry?
About 71 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Adams Ave over Clear Creek?
The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Adams Ave over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.