Local over Big Cedar Creek
GoodHenry County, Iowa · 071073303 · Structure no. 000000000180781
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 245 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 113
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Big Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Big Cedar Creek in Henry County, Iowa. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 113 vehicles a day, projected to reach 113 by 2043. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 Local over Big Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Big Cedar 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Local over Big Cedar Creek carry?
About 113 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Big Cedar Creek?
The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Big Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.