US Bridges

Local Dugan Ave over Lime CR

FairPosted for load

Buchanan County, Iowa · 087103404 · Structure no. 000000000081680

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Dugan Ave over Lime CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local Dugan Ave over Lime CR in Buchanan County, Iowa. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 5 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 other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2042. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Dugan Ave
CrossesLime CR
Location087103404
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBuchanan County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.30921, -92.00691
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.1 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2021)
Projected traffic200 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Dugan Ave over Lime CR built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Dugan Ave over Lime CR 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Local Dugan Ave over Lime CR carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Local Dugan Ave over Lime CR?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Local Dugan Ave over Lime CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.