GILBERTVILLE RD
Carrying GILBERTVILLE RD over POYNER CREEK
88-12-10-04-10, Black Hawk, Iowa
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: GILBERTVILLE RD
The GILBERTVILLE RD bridge in Black Hawk, Iowa carries GILBERTVILLE RD over POYNER CREEK. It was built in 1975, making it 51 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 18.0 meters (59 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 815 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 culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How GILBERTVILLE RD compares
Live comparison across Iowa.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1975
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 18.0 m (59 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 815 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000075050
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether GILBERTVILLE 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 GILBERTVILLE 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 GILBERTVILLE RD?
GILBERTVILLE RD in Black Hawk, Iowa on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is GILBERTVILLE RD inspected?
GILBERTVILLE 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 815 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. GILBERTVILLE RD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for GILBERTVILLE RD?
GILBERTVILLE RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining GILBERTVILLE RD?
GILBERTVILLE RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is GILBERTVILLE RD and does age affect safety?
GILBERTVILLE RD was built in 1975, making it 51 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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