US Bridges

Lancer Ave over Big Cedar River

FairPosted for load

Mitchell County, Iowa · 097170208 · Structure no. 000000000247471

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
320 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,905
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lancer Ave over Big Cedar River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lancer Ave over Big Cedar River in Mitchell County, Iowa. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,905 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,905 by 2044. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLancer Ave
CrossesBig Cedar River
Location097170208
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMitchell County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.25326, -92.81211
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating33.4 US tons
Inventory rating15.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,905 (2022)
Projected traffic1,905 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Lancer Ave over Big Cedar River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lancer Ave over Big Cedar River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Lancer Ave over Big Cedar River carry?

About 1,905 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Lancer Ave over Big Cedar River?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Lancer Ave over Big Cedar River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.