Blk Hk Rd-Falls over Black Hawk Creek
FairBlack Hawk County, Iowa · City Bridge No. 10 · Structure no. 000000000011860
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 324 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blk Hk Rd-Falls over Black Hawk Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blk Hk Rd-Falls over Black Hawk Creek in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 52 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blk Hk Rd-Falls over Black Hawk Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is Blk Hk Rd-Falls over Black Hawk Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Blk Hk Rd-Falls over Black Hawk Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Blk Hk Rd-Falls over Black Hawk Creek?
The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Blk Hk Rd-Falls over Black Hawk Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.