RIVER FOREST RD
Carrying RIVER FOREST RD over I-380
0.8 MI. S OF S JCT. 218, Black Hawk, Iowa
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: RIVER FOREST RD
The RIVER FOREST RD bridge in Black Hawk, Iowa carries RIVER FOREST RD over I-380. It was built in 1981, making it 45 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete. Daily traffic averages 32,200 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Iowa bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How RIVER FOREST 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1981
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 32,200 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000503450
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 RIVER FOREST 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 RIVER FOREST 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 RIVER FOREST RD?
RIVER FOREST RD in Black Hawk, Iowa on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is RIVER FOREST RD inspected?
RIVER FOREST 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 32,200 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RIVER FOREST RD is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for RIVER FOREST RD?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for RIVER FOREST RD.
Who is responsible for maintaining RIVER FOREST RD?
Ownership is not specified for RIVER FOREST RD in the NBI.
How old is RIVER FOREST RD and does age affect safety?
RIVER FOREST RD was built in 1981, making it 45 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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