WHEELER RD
Carrying WHEELER RD over CRANE CREEK
90-11-26-02-10, Black Hawk, Iowa
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: WHEELER RD
The WHEELER RD bridge in Black Hawk, Iowa carries WHEELER RD over CRANE CREEK. It was built in 1948, making it 78 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 6 sections, stretching 55.5 meters (182 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 49 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 0/9, superstructure at 0/9, substructure at 0/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How WHEELER 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1948
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 6
- Structure Length
- 55.5 m (182 ft)
- Deck Width
- 5.9 m (19 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 49 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000076100
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in critical condition (0/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates critical at 0/9, severe deterioration that needs urgent attention.
- • At 0/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in critical shape, with severe wear requiring urgent action.
How to read this record
WHEELER RD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare WHEELER 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 WHEELER RD?
WHEELER RD in Black Hawk, Iowa has a deck rating of 0/9, superstructure rating of 0/9, and substructure rating of 0/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is WHEELER RD inspected?
WHEELER 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 49 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WHEELER RD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for WHEELER RD?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for WHEELER RD.
Who is responsible for maintaining WHEELER RD?
WHEELER RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is WHEELER RD and does age affect safety?
WHEELER RD was built in 1948, making it 78 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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