Dubuque RD East over Elk Run Creek
FairPosted for loadBlack Hawk County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000014640
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 184 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,423
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dubuque RD East over Elk Run Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Dubuque RD East over Elk Run Creek in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,423 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,423 by 2044. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dubuque RD East over Elk Run Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dubuque RD East over Elk Run Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Dubuque RD East over Elk Run Creek carry?
About 2,423 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Dubuque RD East over Elk Run Creek?
The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Dubuque RD East over Elk Run Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.