US Bridges

Rhomberg Ave over Bee Branch

Good

Dubuque County, Iowa · N of Kneist ST · Structure no. 000000000505470

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,648
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rhomberg Ave over Bee Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rhomberg Ave over Bee Branch in Dubuque County, Iowa. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 4,648 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,648 by 2043. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRhomberg Ave
CrossesBee Branch
LocationN of Kneist ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDubuque County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.5136, -90.66533
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,648 (2022)
Projected traffic4,648 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Rhomberg Ave over Bee Branch built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rhomberg Ave 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 Rhomberg Ave over Bee Branch carry?

About 4,648 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Rhomberg Ave over Bee Branch?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Rhomberg Ave over Bee Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.