RANCHERO RD
Carrying RANCHERO RD over DRY RUN CREEK
88-14-10-01-10, Black Hawk, Iowa
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: RANCHERO RD
The RANCHERO RD bridge in Black Hawk, Iowa carries RANCHERO RD over DRY RUN CREEK. It was built in 1937, making it 89 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1990, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 9.8 meters (32 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 90 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Iowa bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 31.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How RANCHERO 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
- 1937
- Last Reconstructed
- 1990
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 9.8 m (32 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.2 m (20 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 90 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000075340
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RANCHERO 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 RANCHERO 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 RANCHERO RD?
RANCHERO RD in Black Hawk, Iowa has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is RANCHERO RD inspected?
RANCHERO 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 90 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RANCHERO 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 RANCHERO RD?
RANCHERO RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining RANCHERO RD?
RANCHERO RD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is RANCHERO RD and does age affect safety?
RANCHERO RD was built in 1937, making it 89 years old and last reconstructed in 1990.
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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