US Bridges

Wildwood DR over Bee Branch

Poor

Dubuque County, Iowa · S. of W. 32nd ST · Structure no. 000000000004220

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
537
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wildwood DR over Bee Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Wildwood DR over Bee Branch in Dubuque County, Iowa. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 537 vehicles a day, projected to reach 537 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWildwood DR
CrossesBee Branch
LocationS. of W. 32nd ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDubuque County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.52595, -90.69328
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic537 (2022)
Projected traffic537 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wildwood DR over Bee Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wildwood DR over Bee Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Wildwood DR over Bee Branch carry?

About 537 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Wildwood DR over Bee Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Wildwood DR over Bee Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.