FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

JESUP RD

Carrying JESUP RD over TRIB TO SPRING CREEK

88-11-23-02-10, Black Hawk, Iowa

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: JESUP RD

The JESUP RD bridge in Black Hawk, Iowa carries JESUP RD over TRIB TO SPRING CREEK. It was built in 1924, making it 102 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1976, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 7.9 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 393 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 5/9. 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 24.5 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How JESUP RD compares

▼ 6.4
Load rating vs Iowa average (30.9 t)
Bottom 32%
Lower load rating than 68% of Iowa bridges
411
Bridges in Black Hawk · 24 in Poor condition
JESUP RD 24.5 t
Iowa average 30.9 t

Live comparison across Iowa.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
74.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
37.8
Serviceability /30
21.3
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
24.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1924
Last Reconstructed
1976
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.9 m (26 ft)
Deck Width
8.6 m (28 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
393 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000074970

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether JESUP 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 JESUP RD against other structures in Black Hawk and across Iowa. Iowa bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for JESUP RD?

JESUP RD in Black Hawk, Iowa has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is JESUP RD inspected?

JESUP 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 393 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. JESUP 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 JESUP RD?

JESUP RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining JESUP RD?

JESUP RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is JESUP RD and does age affect safety?

JESUP RD was built in 1924, making it 102 years old and last reconstructed in 1976.

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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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