Ia 281 over Buck Creek
GoodBlack Hawk County, Iowa · 0.6 Mi. W of W JCT SR V62 · Structure no. 000000000075980
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 174 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,240
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ia 281 over Buck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ia 281 over Buck Creek in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,240 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,240 by 2044. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ia 281 over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ia 281 over Buck Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Ia 281 over Buck Creek carry?
About 1,240 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is Ia 281 over Buck Creek?
The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Ia 281 over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.