US Bridges

South Mound RD over No Fork Maquoketa River

Good

Dubuque County, Iowa · 9001 28 2010 · Structure no. 000000000147821

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Mound RD over No Fork Maquoketa River is a concrete continuous slab carrying South Mound RD over No Fork Maquoketa 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2043. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesSouth Mound RD
CrossesNo Fork Maquoketa River
Location9001 28 2010
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.58598, -90.85562
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2021)
Projected traffic250 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 South Mound RD over No Fork Maquoketa River built?

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

What condition is South Mound RD over No 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does South Mound RD over No Fork Maquoketa River carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is South Mound RD over No Fork Maquoketa River?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns South Mound RD over No Fork Maquoketa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.