US Bridges

Mitchell Mill RD over Tete Des Morts River

Good

Dubuque County, Iowa · 088E33204 · Structure no. 000000000146621

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mitchell Mill RD over Tete Des Morts River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Mitchell Mill RD over Tete Des Morts River in Dubuque County, Iowa. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 34 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 34 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMitchell Mill RD
CrossesTete Des Morts River
Location088E33204
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.39201, -90.63321
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2022)
Projected traffic34 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Mitchell Mill RD over Tete Des Morts River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mitchell Mill RD over Tete Des Morts 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Mitchell Mill RD over Tete Des Morts River carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Mitchell Mill RD over Tete Des Morts River?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Mitchell Mill RD over Tete Des Morts River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.