US Bridges

Ia 5 over North Cedar Creek

Fair

Marion County, Iowa · 1.4 Mi. S of S.R. G71 · Structure no. 000000000035131

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,340
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 5 over North Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 5 over North Cedar Creek in Marion County, Iowa. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 3,340 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,340 by 2044. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesIa 5
CrossesNorth Cedar Creek
Location1.4 Mi. S of S.R. G71
RouteState Highway 5
CountyMarion County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.20108, -92.95298
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating72.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,340 (2022)
Projected traffic3,340 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 5 over North Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 5 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 5 over North Cedar Creek carry?

About 3,340 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Ia 5 over North Cedar Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 5 over North Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.