US Bridges

NW Arterial SB over West 32nd Street

Good

Dubuque County, Iowa · 1.9 Mi. S of Jct. Ia 3 · Structure no. 000000000607775

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,397
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW Arterial SB over West 32nd Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NW Arterial SB over West 32nd Street in Dubuque County, Iowa. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,397 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,397 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNW Arterial SB
CrossesWest 32nd Street
Location1.9 Mi. S of Jct. Ia 3
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.52617, -90.72218
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,397 (2022)
Projected traffic3,397 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 NW Arterial SB over West 32nd Street built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW Arterial SB over West 32nd Street 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 NW Arterial SB over West 32nd Street carry?

About 3,397 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is NW Arterial SB over West 32nd Street?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns NW Arterial SB over West 32nd Street?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.