US Bridges

Cedar Ridge RD over I-380

Good

Linn County, Iowa · 1.5 Mi. N of Jct. SR W36 · Structure no. 000000000605095

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
273 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Ridge RD over I-380 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cedar Ridge RD over I-380 in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2044. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCedar Ridge RD
CrossesI-380
Location1.5 Mi. N of Jct. SR W36
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.18561, -91.80141
Functional classRural Local

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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2022)
Projected traffic70 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cedar Ridge RD over I-380 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar Ridge RD over I-380 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 2024.

How much traffic does Cedar Ridge RD over I-380 carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Cedar Ridge RD over I-380?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Ridge RD over I-380?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.