Cedar Cross RD over Middle Fork Catfish Crk
FairDubuque County, Iowa · S. of Center Grove Dr. · Structure no. 000000000502721
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 288 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,390
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cedar Cross RD over Middle Fork Catfish Crk is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cedar Cross RD over Middle Fork Catfish Crk in Dubuque County, Iowa. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 10,390 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,390 by 2043. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Cedar Cross RD over Middle Fork Catfish Crk built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cedar Cross RD over Middle Fork Catfish Crk in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Cedar Cross RD over Middle Fork Catfish Crk carry?
About 10,390 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Cedar Cross RD over Middle Fork Catfish Crk?
The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Cedar Cross RD over Middle Fork Catfish Crk?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.