US Bridges

Bobcat RD over US 20 & 52

Good

Dubuque County, Iowa · 0.5 Mi. W of Jct. SR Y17 · Structure no. 000000000605850

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
261 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
69
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bobcat RD over US 20 & 52 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bobcat RD over US 20 & 52 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 69 vehicles a day, projected to reach 69 by 2044. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBobcat RD
CrossesUS 20 & 52
Location0.5 Mi. W of Jct. SR Y17
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.4393, -90.94171
Functional classRural 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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2022)
Projected traffic69 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Bobcat RD over US 20 & 52 built?

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

What condition is Bobcat RD over US 20 & 52 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 Bobcat RD over US 20 & 52 carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Bobcat RD over US 20 & 52?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Bobcat RD over US 20 & 52?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.