US Bridges

W38 Black Hawk Ave over Old Mans Creek

Good

Johnson County, Iowa · 078080504 · Structure no. 000000000204571

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
179 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W38 Black Hawk Ave over Old Mans Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W38 Black Hawk Ave over Old Mans Creek in Johnson County, Iowa. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2044. The structure is 179 ft (54.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesW38 Black Hawk Ave
CrossesOld Mans Creek
Location078080504
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.60016, -91.80869
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length179 ft (54.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2022)
Projected traffic80 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W38 Black Hawk Ave over Old Mans Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is W38 Black Hawk Ave over Old Mans 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 W38 Black Hawk Ave over Old Mans Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is W38 Black Hawk Ave over Old Mans Creek?

The structure is 179 ft (54.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns W38 Black Hawk Ave over Old Mans Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.