Zaneta RD over Black Hawk Creek
FairBlack Hawk County, Iowa · 88-14-33-03 · Structure no. 000000000075440
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 240 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 982
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Zaneta RD over Black Hawk Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Zaneta RD over Black Hawk Creek in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 83 years old, older 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 982 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 982 by 2044. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 34 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Zaneta RD over Black Hawk Creek built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Zaneta RD over Black Hawk 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Zaneta RD over Black Hawk Creek carry?
About 982 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Zaneta RD over Black Hawk Creek?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Zaneta RD over Black Hawk Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.