US Bridges

Greenhill RD over Trolley Trail

Good

Black Hawk County, Iowa · City Bridge No. 61 · Structure no. 000000000605915

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,908
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenhill RD over Trolley Trail is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Greenhill RD over Trolley Trail in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 1,908 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,908 by 2043. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGreenhill RD
CrossesTrolley Trail
LocationCity Bridge No. 61
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.51406, -92.39157
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,908 (2022)
Projected traffic1,908 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Greenhill RD over Trolley Trail built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greenhill RD over Trolley Trail 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 2023.

How much traffic does Greenhill RD over Trolley Trail carry?

About 1,908 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Greenhill RD over Trolley Trail?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Greenhill RD over Trolley Trail?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.