US Bridges

EB US 20 over Mid Br Catfish Ck Cc RR

Good

Dubuque County, Iowa · 0.6 Mi. E of NW Arterial · Structure no. 000000000023841

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
414 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB US 20 over Mid Br Catfish Ck Cc RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB US 20 over Mid Br Catfish Ck Cc RR in Dubuque County, Iowa. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 14,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,300 by 2044. The structure is 414 ft (126.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEB US 20
CrossesMid Br Catfish Ck Cc RR
Location0.6 Mi. E of NW Arterial
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateIowa
Coordinates42.49133, -90.72674
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length414 ft (126.2 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,300 (2022)
Projected traffic14,300 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 EB US 20 over Mid Br Catfish Ck Cc RR built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is EB US 20 over Mid Br Catfish Ck Cc RR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does EB US 20 over Mid Br Catfish Ck Cc RR carry?

About 14,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is EB US 20 over Mid Br Catfish Ck Cc RR?

The structure is 414 ft (126.2 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns EB US 20 over Mid Br Catfish Ck Cc RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.