S Ordway RD over Poyner Creek
PoorClosed to trafficBlack Hawk County, Iowa · 89-11-31-02-10 · Structure no. 000000000075631
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 82 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 69
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
S Ordway RD over Poyner Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying S Ordway RD over Poyner Creek in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 69 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 69 by 2044. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 25 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 | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S Ordway RD over Poyner Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is S Ordway RD over Poyner 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does S Ordway RD over Poyner Creek carry?
About 69 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is S Ordway RD over Poyner Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns S Ordway RD over Poyner Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.