US Bridges

Ia 149 over Cedar Creek

Good

Wapello County, Iowa · 2.2 Miles South of Ia 23 · Structure no. 000000000050691

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
215 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,510
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 149 over Cedar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ia 149 over Cedar Creek in Wapello County, Iowa. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 4,510 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,510 by 2043. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesIa 149
CrossesCedar Creek
Location2.2 Miles South of Ia 23
RouteState Highway 149
StateIowa
Coordinates41.14531, -92.41013
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,510 (2022)
Projected traffic4,510 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 149 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 149 over Cedar Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 149 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 4,510 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ia 149 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 149 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.