US Bridges

Ia 100 over Cedar River & Ianr RR

Good

Linn County, Iowa · 1.7 Mi. NE of E36 · Structure no. 000000000700375

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,885 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 100 over Cedar River & Ianr RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 100 over Cedar River & Ianr RR in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,500 by 2044. The structure is 1,885 ft (574.6 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesIa 100
CrossesCedar River & Ianr RR
Location1.7 Mi. NE of E36
RouteState Highway 100
StateIowa
Coordinates42.02662, -91.74396
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,885 ft (574.6 m)
Longest span252 ft (76.7 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2022)
Projected traffic11,500 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 100 over Cedar River & Ianr RR built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 100 over Cedar River & Ianr RR 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 100 over Cedar River & Ianr RR carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ia 100 over Cedar River & Ianr RR?

The structure is 1,885 ft (574.6 m) long with a longest span of 252 ft (76.7 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 100 over Cedar River & Ianr RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.