University Ave over Black Hawk Creek
FairBlack Hawk County, Iowa · 0.4 Mi. W of Jct. U.S. 63 · Structure no. 000000000014880
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1971
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 322 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,402
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
University Ave over Black Hawk Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying University Ave over Black Hawk Creek in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 70 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.
It carries about 3,402 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,402 by 2043. The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long and 86 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 University Ave over Black Hawk Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.
What condition is University 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 University Ave over Black Hawk Creek carry?
About 3,402 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is University Ave over Black Hawk Creek?
The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns University Ave over Black Hawk Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.