US Bridges

Chesterman RD over Creek

Fair

Dubuque County, Iowa · 088E10203 · Structure no. 000000000146231

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
71
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chesterman RD over Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Chesterman RD over Creek in Dubuque County, Iowa. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 71 vehicles a day, projected to reach 71 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesChesterman RD
CrossesCreek
Location088E10203
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDubuque County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.46167, -90.81787
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2021)
Projected traffic71 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Chesterman RD over Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chesterman RD over Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Chesterman RD over Creek carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Chesterman RD over Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Chesterman RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.