E Ave Northwest over Cedar River
PoorLinn County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000605720
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 685 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,461
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
E Ave Northwest over Cedar River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Ave Northwest over Cedar River in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 3,461 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,461 by 2042. The structure is 685 ft (208.8 m) long and 50 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E Ave Northwest over Cedar River built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is E Ave Northwest 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 2023.
How much traffic does E Ave Northwest over Cedar River carry?
About 3,461 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is E Ave Northwest over Cedar River?
The structure is 685 ft (208.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns E Ave Northwest over Cedar River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.