US Bridges

W 32nd Street over Bee Branch

Good

Dubuque County, Iowa · N.E. of Wildwood DR · Structure no. 000000000504995

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,322
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 32nd Street over Bee Branch is a concrete culvert carrying W 32nd Street over Bee Branch in Dubuque County, Iowa. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 4,322 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,322 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW 32nd Street
CrossesBee Branch
LocationN.E. of Wildwood DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.52671, -90.69261
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,322 (2022)
Projected traffic4,322 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 W 32nd Street over Bee Branch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 32nd Street over Bee Branch 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 W 32nd Street over Bee Branch carry?

About 4,322 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is W 32nd Street over Bee Branch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns W 32nd Street over Bee Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.