Local over Blackhawk Creek
GoodPosted for loadGrundy County, Iowa · 087160705 · Structure no. 000000000164122
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 196
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Blackhawk Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Local over Blackhawk Creek in Grundy County, Iowa. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 49 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 196 vehicles a day, projected to reach 196 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Blackhawk Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Local over Blackhawk 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Blackhawk Creek carry?
About 196 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Blackhawk Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Blackhawk Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.