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Our Mission
The mission of the County Engineer and Secondary Roads Department is to develop, construct, manage and maintain a safe and modern network of county roads and bridges, by being efficient, financially responsible and environmental stewards to the residents and visitors of Black Hawk County.
The Engineering Department Responsibilities:
- Surveys, designs, inspects and administers roadway and bridge construction projects within the Secondary Roads & Farm to Market systems
- Maintains a number of resources; including section corner ties, flood maps, flood studies, field books and aerial photography
- Inspects the Counties bridges on a regular basis to assess their condition and safety
- Issues various permits, including, driveway, utility and moving permits
- Acquires right-of-way
- Develops a 5-year plan
The Maintenance Department Responsibilities:
- Road grading
- Replacing rock
- Snow removal
- Seal coating
- Traffic signing
- Roadside vegetation management
- Ditch cleaning
- Bridge and culvert construction and repairs
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Catherine Nicholas
County Engineer
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Engineer's Office
Physical Address
Black Hawk County Courthouse
316 E. 5th Street, Room 211
Waterloo, IA 50703
Phone: 319-833-3008Fax: 319-833-3139
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.