Cedar County adopts bridge embargo, sets weight limits on multiple structures
Aug 4, 2026
The Board adopted a Bridge Embargo Resolution under state code that establishes lane and weight limits for specified bridges, including a 19‑ton limit on the 280th Street structure and a one‑lane/6‑ton limit on Charles Avenue bridge.
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The Cedar County Board of Supervisors on Aug. 4 adopted a Bridge Embargo Resolution that establishes vehicle and load limits on multiple county bridges after engineering inspections identified structures not adequate for two‑lane legal loads. The resolution cites authority under Sections 321.236 Sub. (8) and 321.471–321.473 of Iowa law.
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