Shadow Ave over Little Cedar River
Mitchell County, Iowa · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Shadow Ave over Little Cedar River in Mitchell County, Iowa, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 49 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 81 of the 167 inventoried bridges in Mitchell County rated good (48.5%); 16 (9.6%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 191 ft |
| Location | 098160106 |
| NBI structure number | 000000000247821 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Iowa department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Mitchell County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ia 9 over Cedar River | 1992 | 2,990 | Good |
| Ia 9 over Sugar Creek | 2013 | 2,990 | Good |
| US 218 over Turtle Creek | 1987 | 2,530 | Good |
| US 218 over Stream | 1986 | 2,530 | Good |
| US 218 over Stream | 1967 | 2,530 | Good |
| US 218 over Otter Creek | 1970 | 2,530 | Fair |
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