Cardinal over Winnebago River
GoodCerro Gordo County, Iowa · 097220904 · Structure no. 000000000106931
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 151 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cardinal over Winnebago River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cardinal over Winnebago River in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2044. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cardinal over Winnebago River built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cardinal over Winnebago River 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Cardinal over Winnebago River carry?
About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Cardinal over Winnebago River?
The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Cardinal over Winnebago River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.