US Bridges

Fremont Ave over US 20

Good

Dubuque County, Iowa · 1.3 MI W of JCT US 61&151 · Structure no. 000000000606325

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
157 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,596
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fremont Ave over US 20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fremont Ave over US 20 in Dubuque County, Iowa. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 3,596 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,596 by 2044. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFremont Ave
CrossesUS 20
Location1.3 MI W of JCT US 61&151
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.49081, -90.68866
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,596 (2022)
Projected traffic3,596 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Fremont Ave over US 20 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fremont Ave over US 20 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 2024.

How much traffic does Fremont Ave over US 20 carry?

About 3,596 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Fremont Ave over US 20?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Fremont Ave over US 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.