Cedar Rapids Ionwave #07.24.2026

City of Cedar Rapids plans solicitation for 8th Avenue Bridge Replacement over Cedar River

This opportunity involves the planned replacement of the 8th Avenue Bridge over the Cedar River in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. - Project Scope: - Construction of a new elevated cable-stayed bridge with a single in-river pier to minimize river flow obstruction - Bridge features a 710-foot overall length and a 229-foot tower - Steel girder superstructure with composite concrete deck - Two lanes of traffic in each direction, plus 14-foot-wide pedestrian and bicycle paths - Approach roadway construction, floodwall and MSE wall construction, and riverfront trail reconstruction - Demolition of the existing bridge, including hazardous material management (lead paint, possible asbestos) - Key Material Quantities: - 7,500 cubic yards of earthwork - 6,000 cubic yards of cast-in-place concrete - 62,000 square feet of precast deck panels - 4.5 million pounds of structural steel - 700 linear feet of 78" drilled shaft - 16,500 linear feet of HP piles - Special Requirements: - Temporary in-river causeway flexibility - Maintaining access for courthouse and local businesses - Flood resilience design for critical lifeline access during major floods - No specific OEMs or vendors are named at this stage; solicitation is forthcoming.

Description

The City of Cedar Rapids will be issuing a solicitation for the replacement of the 8th Avenue Bridge over the Cedar River. The project involves constructing a new elevated cable-stayed bridge with a single in-river pier to minimize flow obstruction and includes pedestrian and bicycle paths. The bridge replacement is essential for flood resilience and maintaining critical connectivity during major floods. The solicitation process includes outreach to contractors with bid issuance expected on August 26, 2026, and bid opening on November 4, 2026.

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