US Bridges

Mitchell Mill RD over Small Stream

Good

Dubuque County, Iowa · 088E33204 · Structure no. 000000000146642

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mitchell Mill RD over Small Stream is a concrete slab carrying Mitchell Mill RD over Small Stream 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 34 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 34 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMitchell Mill RD
CrossesSmall Stream
Location088E33204
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.39658, -90.64034
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2022)
Projected traffic34 by 2043
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 Small Stream built?

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

What condition is Mitchell Mill RD over Small Stream 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Mitchell Mill RD over Small Stream carry?

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

How long is Mitchell Mill RD over Small Stream?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Mitchell Mill RD over Small Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.