Edgewood RD NE over Cedar River & RR
PoorClosed to trafficLinn County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000001420
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 664 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,268
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Edgewood RD NE over Cedar River & RR is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Edgewood RD NE over Cedar River & RR in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 56 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 0 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 10,268 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,268 by 2042. The structure is 664 ft (202.4 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Edgewood RD NE over Cedar River & RR built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Edgewood RD NE over Cedar River & RR 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 September 2022.
How much traffic does Edgewood RD NE over Cedar River & RR carry?
About 10,268 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Edgewood RD NE over Cedar River & RR?
The structure is 664 ft (202.4 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns Edgewood RD NE over Cedar River & RR?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.