US Bridges

Homestead Ave over Blackhawk Creek

Fair

Scott County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000002891

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
377
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Homestead Ave over Blackhawk Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Homestead Ave over Blackhawk Creek in Scott County, Iowa. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 377 vehicles a day, projected to reach 377 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHomestead Ave
CrossesBlackhawk Creek
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
CountyScott County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.5067, -90.62634
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic377 (2022)
Projected traffic377 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$60,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Homestead Ave over Blackhawk Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Homestead Ave over 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Homestead Ave over Blackhawk Creek carry?

About 377 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Homestead Ave over Blackhawk Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Homestead Ave over Blackhawk Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.