US Bridges

D19 160th ST over Trib Blackhawk Creek

Fair

Grundy County, Iowa · 088160101 · Structure no. 000000000025871

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
786
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

D19 160th ST over Trib Blackhawk Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying D19 160th ST over Trib Blackhawk Creek in Grundy 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 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 786 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 786 by 2044. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesD19 160th ST
CrossesTrib Blackhawk Creek
Location088160101
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.46986, -92.67011
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.1 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic786 (2022)
Projected traffic786 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was D19 160th ST over Trib Blackhawk Creek built?

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

What condition is D19 160th ST over Trib Blackhawk 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does D19 160th ST over Trib Blackhawk Creek carry?

About 786 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is D19 160th ST over Trib Blackhawk Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns D19 160th ST over Trib Blackhawk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.