US Bridges

Rickard RD over Trib to Spring Creek

Fair

Black Hawk County, Iowa · 88-11-34-01-10 · Structure no. 000000000075011

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
44
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rickard RD over Trib to Spring Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rickard RD over Trib to Spring Creek in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5 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 44 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRickard RD
CrossesTrib to Spring Creek
Location88-11-34-01-10
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBlack Hawk County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.39888, -92.12145
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2022)
Projected traffic44 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rickard RD over Trib to Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rickard RD over Trib to Spring 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 Rickard RD over Trib to Spring Creek carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Rickard RD over Trib to Spring Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rickard RD over Trib to Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.