S CANFIELD RD
Carrying S CANFIELD RD over INDIAN CREEK
88-11-17-02-10, Black Hawk, Iowa
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: S CANFIELD RD
The S CANFIELD RD bridge in Black Hawk, Iowa carries S CANFIELD RD over INDIAN CREEK. It was built in 2003, making it 23 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 39.0 meters (128 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 678 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Iowa bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 52.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How S CANFIELD RD compares
Live comparison across Iowa.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2003
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 39.0 m (128 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.9 m (32 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 678 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000074901
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether S CANFIELD RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare S CANFIELD RD against other structures in Black Hawk and across Iowa. Iowa bridges
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for S CANFIELD RD?
S CANFIELD RD in Black Hawk, Iowa has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is S CANFIELD RD inspected?
S CANFIELD RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 678 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. S CANFIELD RD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for S CANFIELD RD?
S CANFIELD RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 52.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining S CANFIELD RD?
S CANFIELD RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is S CANFIELD RD and does age affect safety?
S CANFIELD RD was built in 2003, making it 23 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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