Entrance over Side Ditch Bridge
PoorClosed to trafficDubuque County, Iowa · 087021601 · Structure no. 000000000364090
- Built
- 1912
- 113 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Entrance over Side Ditch Bridge is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Entrance over Side Ditch Bridge in Dubuque County, Iowa. It was built in 1912, so it is 113 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 15 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Entrance over Side Ditch Bridge built?
It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025.
What condition is Entrance over Side Ditch Bridge 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 Entrance over Side Ditch Bridge carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Entrance over Side Ditch Bridge?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Entrance over Side Ditch Bridge?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.