US Bridges

Herber RD over Little Maquoketa River

Good

Dubuque County, Iowa · 090E22604 · Structure no. 000000000148051

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
576 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,910
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Herber RD over Little Maquoketa River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Herber RD over Little Maquoketa River in Dubuque County, Iowa. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,910 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,910 by 2043. The structure is 576 ft (175.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHerber RD
CrossesLittle Maquoketa River
Location090E22604
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.57312, -90.70132
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length576 ft (175.6 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,910 (2023)
Projected traffic1,910 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Herber RD over Little Maquoketa River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Herber RD over Little 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 Herber RD over Little Maquoketa River carry?

About 1,910 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Herber RD over Little Maquoketa River?

The structure is 576 ft (175.6 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Herber RD over Little Maquoketa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.