5th ST over Cedar River

Fair Condition59 years old7,280 vehicles/day

Location

StateIowa
CountyBlack Hawk
LocationCity Bridge No. 8
Carries5th ST
CrossesCedar River
Coordinates42.49652, -92.33616

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignGirder and Floorbeam
Total Length629.9 ft (192 m)
Max Span139.1 ft (42.4 m)
Deck Width64.0 ft (19.5 m)
Deck Area3,744 sq m
Main Spans6
Year Built1967

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic7,280 (2022)
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection623
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000011832

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