Ia 281 over Poyner Creek
GoodBlack Hawk County, Iowa · 2.3 MI N of JCT SR D20 · Structure no. 000000000015131
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 29 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,860
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ia 281 over Poyner Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ia 281 over Poyner Creek in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,860 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,860 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ia 281 over Poyner Creek built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ia 281 over Poyner 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 Ia 281 over Poyner Creek carry?
About 2,860 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Ia 281 over Poyner Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).
Who owns Ia 281 over Poyner Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.