US Bridges

FM Sutliff RD over Cedar River

Fair

Johnson County, Iowa · 081051105 · Structure no. 000000000362370

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
872 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM Sutliff RD over Cedar River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM Sutliff RD over Cedar River in Johnson County, Iowa. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 480 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2043. The structure is 872 ft (265.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFM Sutliff RD
CrossesCedar River
Location081051105
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.84519, -91.39236
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length872 ft (265.8 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2021)
Projected traffic480 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM Sutliff RD over Cedar River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM Sutliff RD over Cedar River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FM Sutliff RD over Cedar River carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM Sutliff RD over Cedar River?

The structure is 872 ft (265.8 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FM Sutliff RD over Cedar River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.