US Bridges

Brunskill RD over North Catfish Creek

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Dubuque County, Iowa · W. of South Gate Dr. · Structure no. 000000000502741

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
865
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brunskill RD over North Catfish Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Brunskill RD over North Catfish Creek in Dubuque County, Iowa. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 865 vehicles a day, projected to reach 865 by 2043. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBrunskill RD
CrossesNorth Catfish Creek
LocationW. of South Gate Dr.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDubuque County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.48653, -90.70343
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic865 (2022)
Projected traffic865 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Brunskill RD over North Catfish Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brunskill RD over North Catfish Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Brunskill RD over North Catfish Creek carry?

About 865 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Brunskill RD over North Catfish Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Brunskill RD over North Catfish Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.