US Bridges

Fremont Ave over Catfish Creek Cc RR

Fair

Dubuque County, Iowa · N.E. of Kelly Lane · Structure no. 000000000004201

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
318 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,041
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fremont Ave over Catfish Creek Cc RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fremont Ave over Catfish Creek Cc RR in Dubuque County, Iowa. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 5,041 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,041 by 2043. The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFremont Ave
CrossesCatfish Creek Cc RR
LocationN.E. of Kelly Lane
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDubuque County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.48123, -90.69559
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length318 ft (96.9 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,041 (2022)
Projected traffic5,041 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Fremont Ave over Catfish Creek Cc RR built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fremont Ave over Catfish Creek Cc RR 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 2023.

How much traffic does Fremont Ave over Catfish Creek Cc RR carry?

About 5,041 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Fremont Ave over Catfish Creek Cc RR?

The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Fremont Ave over Catfish Creek Cc RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.