Local over South Fork Catfish Creek
PoorDubuque County, Iowa · 089E23304 · Structure no. 000000000147340
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 58 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 756
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over South Fork Catfish Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Local over South Fork Catfish Creek in Dubuque County, Iowa. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 99 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 756 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 756 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over South Fork Catfish Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is Local over South Fork Catfish Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Local over South Fork Catfish Creek carry?
About 756 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Local over South Fork Catfish Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Local over South Fork Catfish Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.