US Bridges

Ia 1 over Cedar River

Good

Linn County, Iowa · 3.1 Mi. S of Jct. US 30 · Structure no. 000000000033571

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,036 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
5,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 1 over Cedar River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 1 over Cedar River in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2044. The structure is 1,036 ft (315.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesIa 1
CrossesCedar River
Location3.1 Mi. S of Jct. US 30
RouteState Highway 1
StateIowa
Coordinates41.88168, -91.46662
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.1 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,036 ft (315.8 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2022)
Projected traffic5,600 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ia 1 over Cedar River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 1 over Cedar 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 1 over Cedar River carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ia 1 over Cedar River?

The structure is 1,036 ft (315.8 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 1 over Cedar River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.