US Bridges

N Cascade RD over US 52

Good

Dubuque County, Iowa · 2.7 Mi. W of Jct. US 20 · Structure no. 000000000365570

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
276 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,259
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Cascade RD over US 52 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Cascade RD over US 52 in Dubuque County, Iowa. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 2,259 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,259 by 2044. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN Cascade RD
CrossesUS 52
Location2.7 Mi. W of Jct. US 20
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.46458, -90.73219
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span151 ft (46 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,259 (2022)
Projected traffic2,259 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N Cascade RD over US 52 built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Cascade RD over US 52 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 2024.

How much traffic does N Cascade RD over US 52 carry?

About 2,259 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is N Cascade RD over US 52?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns N Cascade RD over US 52?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.