Foothill Ave over Big Cedar River
GoodMitchell County, Iowa · 099183602 · Structure no. 000000000248750
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 292 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,021
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Foothill Ave over Big Cedar River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Foothill Ave over Big Cedar River in Mitchell County, Iowa. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 75 years old, older 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 1,021 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,021 by 2043. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Foothill Ave over Big Cedar River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is Foothill Ave over Big 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 Foothill Ave over Big Cedar River carry?
About 1,021 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Foothill Ave over Big Cedar River?
The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Foothill Ave over Big Cedar River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.