US Bridges

E 32nd St-Peru over Bordeaux Run

Good

Dubuque County, Iowa · N of Liberty ST · Structure no. 000000000004191

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,395
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 32nd St-Peru over Bordeaux Run is a concrete culvert carrying E 32nd St-Peru over Bordeaux Run in Dubuque County, Iowa. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,395 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,395 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesE 32nd St-Peru
CrossesBordeaux Run
LocationN of Liberty ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.5287, -90.68088
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,395 (2022)
Projected traffic5,395 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E 32nd St-Peru over Bordeaux Run built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 32nd St-Peru over Bordeaux Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does E 32nd St-Peru over Bordeaux Run carry?

About 5,395 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is E 32nd St-Peru over Bordeaux Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns E 32nd St-Peru over Bordeaux Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.