US Bridges

Main ST over Drainage

Good

Dubuque County, Iowa · T89N.R2W.S6.SE · Structure no. 000000000008626

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST over Drainage is a concrete continuous slab carrying Main ST over Drainage in Dubuque County, Iowa. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2043. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMain ST
CrossesDrainage
LocationT89N.R2W.S6.SE
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.54811, -91.1188
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic400 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main ST over Drainage built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main ST over Drainage 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Main ST over Drainage carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Main ST over Drainage?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST over Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.