FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ANSBOROUGH AVE

Carrying ANSBOROUGH AVE over US 218

IN WATERLOO, Black Hawk, Iowa

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

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Bridge Snapshot: ANSBOROUGH AVE

The ANSBOROUGH AVE bridge in Black Hawk, Iowa carries ANSBOROUGH AVE over US 218. It was built in 1991, making it 35 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete. Daily traffic averages 22,200 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. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How ANSBOROUGH AVE compares

411
Bridges in Black Hawk · 24 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Iowa.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
82.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
13.1
Essentiality /15
14.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Overall Condition
Unrated

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1991
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Avg Daily Traffic
22,200 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000601080

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ANSBOROUGH AVE 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 ANSBOROUGH AVE 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 ANSBOROUGH AVE?

ANSBOROUGH AVE in Black Hawk, Iowa on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ANSBOROUGH AVE inspected?

ANSBOROUGH AVE'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 22,200 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ANSBOROUGH AVE 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 ANSBOROUGH AVE?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for ANSBOROUGH AVE.

Who is responsible for maintaining ANSBOROUGH AVE?

Ownership is not specified for ANSBOROUGH AVE in the NBI.

How old is ANSBOROUGH AVE and does age affect safety?

ANSBOROUGH AVE was built in 1991, making it 35 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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