US Bridges

Thunder Road over N Fork Maquoketa River

Good

Dubuque County, Iowa · 090W11807 · Structure no. 000000000366975

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thunder Road over N Fork Maquoketa River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Thunder Road over N Fork Maquoketa River in Dubuque County, Iowa. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2044. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesThunder Road
CrossesN Fork Maquoketa River
Location090W11807
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.61137, -91.01445
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2023)
Projected traffic380 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Thunder Road over N Fork Maquoketa River built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thunder Road over N 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Thunder Road over N Fork Maquoketa River carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Thunder Road over N Fork Maquoketa River?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Thunder Road over N Fork Maquoketa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.