GILBERT DR
Carrying GILBERT DR over ELK RUN CREEK
000000000, Black Hawk, Iowa
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: GILBERT DR
The GILBERT DR bridge in Black Hawk, Iowa carries GILBERT DR over ELK RUN CREEK. It was built in 1983, making it 43 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 66.4 meters (218 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,008 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Iowa bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure 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 46.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How GILBERT DR 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
- 1983
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 66.4 m (218 ft)
- Deck Width
- 13.7 m (45 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,008 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000503750
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 8/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether GILBERT DR 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 GILBERT DR 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 GILBERT DR?
GILBERT DR in Black Hawk, Iowa has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is GILBERT DR inspected?
GILBERT DR'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 2,008 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. GILBERT DR 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 GILBERT DR?
GILBERT DR has an NBI inventory load rating of 46.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining GILBERT DR?
GILBERT DR is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is GILBERT DR and does age affect safety?
GILBERT DR was built in 1983, making it 43 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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