US Bridges

US 20 EB US 52 SB over 1st ST S

Good

Dubuque County, Iowa · At Jct. S.R. Y13 · Structure no. 000000000605840

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 EB US 52 SB over 1st ST S is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 20 EB US 52 SB over 1st ST S in Dubuque County, Iowa. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5,350 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,350 by 2044. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesUS 20 EB US 52 SB
Crosses1st ST S
LocationAt Jct. S.R. Y13
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateIowa
Coordinates42.43784, -91.00613
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,350 (2022)
Projected traffic5,350 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 20 EB US 52 SB over 1st ST S built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 20 EB US 52 SB over 1st ST S 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 20 EB US 52 SB over 1st ST S carry?

About 5,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 20 EB US 52 SB over 1st ST S?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 EB US 52 SB over 1st ST S?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.