Lincoln RD over Trib to Black Hawk Creek
PoorBlack Hawk County, Iowa · 87-14-03-02-10 · Structure no. 000000000074530
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1969
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 177
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lincoln RD over Trib to Black Hawk Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lincoln RD over Trib to Black Hawk Creek in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 125 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 177 vehicles a day, projected to reach 177 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Lincoln RD over Trib to Black Hawk Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.
What condition is Lincoln RD over Trib to Black Hawk Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does Lincoln RD over Trib to Black Hawk Creek carry?
About 177 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Lincoln RD over Trib to Black Hawk Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Lincoln RD over Trib to Black Hawk Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.