FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FM CEDAR CK RD

Carrying FM CEDAR CK RD over SMALL STREAM

081050101, Johnson, Iowa

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
10 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FM CEDAR CK RD

The FM CEDAR CK RD bridge in Johnson, Iowa carries FM CEDAR CK RD over SMALL STREAM. It was built in 1946, making it 80 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 39.0 meters (128 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 160 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Iowa bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 10.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How FM CEDAR CK RD compares

▼ 20.5
Load rating vs Iowa average (30.9 t)
Bottom 3%
Lower load rating than 97% of Iowa bridges
317
Bridges in Johnson · 26 in Poor condition
FM CEDAR CK RD 10.4 t
Iowa average 30.9 t

Live comparison across Iowa.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
53.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
21.4
Serviceability /30
19.8
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
10.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1946
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
39.0 m (128 ft)
Deck Width
7.9 m (26 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
160 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000205260

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FM CEDAR CK RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare FM CEDAR CK RD against other structures in Johnson and across Iowa. Iowa bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for FM CEDAR CK RD?

FM CEDAR CK RD in Johnson, Iowa has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FM CEDAR CK RD inspected?

FM CEDAR CK RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 160 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FM CEDAR CK RD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for FM CEDAR CK RD?

FM CEDAR CK RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 10.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FM CEDAR CK RD?

FM CEDAR CK RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is FM CEDAR CK RD and does age affect safety?

FM CEDAR CK RD was built in 1946, making it 80 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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