US Bridges

S Canfield RD over Trib to Indian Creek

Fair

Black Hawk County, Iowa · 88-11-08-04-10 · Structure no. 000000000074801

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,769
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Canfield RD over Trib to Indian Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying S Canfield RD over Trib to Indian Creek in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 2,769 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,769 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesS Canfield RD
CrossesTrib to Indian Creek
Location88-11-08-04-10
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBlack Hawk County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.4547, -92.16024
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,769 (2022)
Projected traffic2,769 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Canfield RD over Trib to Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Canfield RD over Trib to Indian 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does S Canfield RD over Trib to Indian Creek carry?

About 2,769 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S Canfield RD over Trib to Indian Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns S Canfield RD over Trib to Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.