Luitjens Lane over Fork of Blackhawk Creek
GoodGrundy County, Iowa · 088150501 · Structure no. 000000000606975
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 72 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Luitjens Lane over Fork of Blackhawk Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Luitjens Lane over Fork of Blackhawk Creek in Grundy County, Iowa. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 27 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27 by 2044. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Luitjens Lane over Fork of Blackhawk Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Luitjens Lane over Fork of 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 Luitjens Lane over Fork of Blackhawk Creek carry?
About 27 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Luitjens Lane over Fork of Blackhawk Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Luitjens Lane over Fork of Blackhawk Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.