Fletcher Ave over Black Hawk Creek
FairBlack Hawk County, Iowa · City Bridge No. 18 · Structure no. 000000000012060
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 128 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,635
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fletcher Ave over Black Hawk Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Fletcher Ave over Black Hawk Creek in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 4,635 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,635 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fletcher Ave over Black Hawk Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fletcher Ave 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 Fletcher Ave over Black Hawk Creek carry?
About 4,635 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Fletcher Ave over Black Hawk Creek?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Fletcher Ave over Black Hawk Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.