US 18 over Little Cedar River

Fair Condition60 years old2,120 vehicles/day

Location

StateIowa
CountyChickasaw
Location1.0 Mi. E. Of SR T74
CarriesUS 18
CrossesLittle Cedar River
Coordinates43.06721, -92.54921

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical7 — Countermeasures installed

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length306.1 ft (93.3 m)
Max Span117.1 ft (35.7 m)
Deck Width36.1 ft (11 m)
Deck Area1026.3 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1966

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,120 (2022)
Truck Traffic16%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection824
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000019570

Nearby Bridges

US 18 over Beaver Creek 1.1 mi Fair US 18 over Drainage Ditch 1.3 mi Good Local over Little Cedar Creek 1.6 mi Fair Local over Creek 1.9 mi Fair FM over Little Cedar 1.9 mi Poor Local over Beaver Creek 2.2 mi Fair Local over Creek 2.3 mi Poor FM over Little Cedar 2.5 mi Poor FM over Gizzard Creek 2.6 mi Fair Local over Creek 3.0 mi Poor