Lafayette ST over Blowers Creek
GoodBlack Hawk County, Iowa · City Bridge No. 19 · Structure no. 000000000012081
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 201 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,195
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lafayette ST over Blowers Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lafayette ST over Blowers Creek in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 5,195 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,195 by 2043. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Lafayette ST over Blowers Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lafayette ST over Blowers 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Lafayette ST over Blowers Creek carry?
About 5,195 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Lafayette ST over Blowers Creek?
The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Lafayette ST over Blowers Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.