Primrose Ave over Little Cedar River
PoorClosed to trafficMitchell County, Iowa · 099161604 · Structure no. 000000000361770
- Built
- 1908
- 117 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 77 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 33
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Primrose Ave over Little Cedar River is a steel truss - thru carrying Primrose Ave over Little Cedar River in Mitchell County, Iowa. It was built in 1908, so it is 117 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 33 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33 by 2043. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Primrose Ave over Little Cedar River built?
It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025.
What condition is Primrose Ave over Little Cedar River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does Primrose Ave over Little Cedar River carry?
About 33 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Primrose Ave over Little Cedar River?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Primrose Ave over Little Cedar River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.