Edlora RD over Trib to Black Hawk Creek
PoorBlack Hawk County, Iowa · 87-14-05-03-10 · Structure no. 000000000074540
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 59 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 59
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Edlora RD over Trib to Black Hawk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Edlora RD over Trib to Black Hawk Creek in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 78 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 59 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Edlora RD over Trib to Black Hawk Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is Edlora 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Edlora RD over Trib to Black Hawk Creek carry?
About 59 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Edlora RD over Trib to Black Hawk Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Edlora RD over Trib to Black Hawk Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.