NB US 61 Ramp over Vacant Lots
GoodDubuque County, Iowa · In Dubuque at Kerper Blvd · Structure no. 000000000601505
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 580 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,650
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NB US 61 Ramp over Vacant Lots is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB US 61 Ramp over Vacant Lots in Dubuque County, Iowa. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 3,650 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,650 by 2043. The structure is 580 ft (176.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NB US 61 Ramp over Vacant Lots built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is NB US 61 Ramp over Vacant Lots 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does NB US 61 Ramp over Vacant Lots carry?
About 3,650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NB US 61 Ramp over Vacant Lots?
The structure is 580 ft (176.8 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns NB US 61 Ramp over Vacant Lots?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.