3rd Ave SE (eb) over Cedar River
PoorLinn County, Iowa · 083072805 · Structure no. 000000000001280
- Built
- 1912
- 113 years old, rebuilt 1966
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 660 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,610
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
3rd Ave SE (eb) over Cedar River is a concrete continuous arch - deck carrying 3rd Ave SE (eb) over Cedar River in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 113 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.
It carries about 1,610 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,610 by 2044. The structure is 660 ft (201.2 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 3rd Ave SE (eb) over Cedar River built?
It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.
What condition is 3rd Ave SE (eb) over Cedar River 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does 3rd Ave SE (eb) over Cedar River carry?
About 1,610 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is 3rd Ave SE (eb) over Cedar River?
The structure is 660 ft (201.2 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns 3rd Ave SE (eb) over Cedar River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.