ADAMS AVE
Carrying ADAMS AVE over US 30
MOUNT VERNON BYPASS, Cedar, Iowa
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ADAMS AVE
The ADAMS AVE bridge in Cedar, Iowa carries ADAMS AVE over US 30. It was built in 2020, making it 6 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete. Daily traffic averages 4,780 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Iowa bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ADAMS AVE compares
Live comparison across Iowa.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2020
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 4,780 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000700675
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ADAMS AVE 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 ADAMS AVE against other structures in Cedar 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 ADAMS AVE?
ADAMS AVE in Cedar, Iowa on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ADAMS AVE inspected?
ADAMS AVE'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 4,780 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ADAMS AVE is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for ADAMS AVE?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for ADAMS AVE.
Who is responsible for maintaining ADAMS AVE?
Ownership is not specified for ADAMS AVE in the NBI.
How old is ADAMS AVE and does age affect safety?
ADAMS AVE was built in 2020, making it 6 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.
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