US Bridges

Local over North Cedar Creek

Fair

Lucas County, Iowa · 073202706 · Structure no. 000000000227011

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over North Cedar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local over North Cedar Creek in Lucas County, Iowa. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 52 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLocal
CrossesNorth Cedar Creek
Location073202706
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.09912, -93.14275
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local over North Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Local over North Cedar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Local over North Cedar Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over North Cedar Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local over North Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.