US Bridges

Ia 136 over N Fork Maquoketa River

Good

Dubuque County, Iowa · 2.0 Mi. N. of US 151 · Structure no. 000000000024121

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
237 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,140
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 136 over N Fork Maquoketa River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 136 over N Fork Maquoketa River in Dubuque County, Iowa. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 2,140 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,140 by 2043. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesIa 136
CrossesN Fork Maquoketa River
Location2.0 Mi. N. of US 151
RouteState Highway 136
StateIowa
Coordinates42.3196, -91.04619
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,140 (2022)
Projected traffic2,140 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Ia 136 over N Fork Maquoketa River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 136 over N Fork Maquoketa River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 136 over N Fork Maquoketa River carry?

About 2,140 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Ia 136 over N Fork Maquoketa River?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 136 over N Fork Maquoketa River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.