Ia 281 over Crane Creek
GoodBlack Hawk County, Iowa · 0.3 Mi. N of Jct. SR C66 · Structure no. 000000000004271
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 214 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,990
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ia 281 over Crane Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ia 281 over Crane Creek in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,990 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,990 by 2044. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ia 281 over Crane Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ia 281 over Crane Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Ia 281 over Crane Creek carry?
About 1,990 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Ia 281 over Crane Creek?
The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Ia 281 over Crane Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.