US Bridges

Old Ia 105 over Cedar River

Good

Mitchell County, Iowa · 099181412 · Structure no. 000000000036581

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
304 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
746
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Ia 105 over Cedar River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Ia 105 over Cedar River in Mitchell County, Iowa. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 746 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 746 by 2043. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesOld Ia 105
CrossesCedar River
Location099181412
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.38823, -92.9383
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic746 (2022)
Projected traffic746 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Ia 105 over Cedar River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Ia 105 over Cedar River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Old Ia 105 over Cedar River carry?

About 746 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Old Ia 105 over Cedar River?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Old Ia 105 over Cedar River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.