US Bridges

US 151 SB over Ia 136

Good

Dubuque County, Iowa · At Jct. of Ia 136 · Structure no. 000000000608020

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
137 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 151 SB over Ia 136 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 151 SB over Ia 136 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 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 4,350 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,350 by 2042. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 151 SB
CrossesIa 136
LocationAt Jct. of Ia 136
RouteU.S. Route 151
StateIowa
Coordinates42.30542, -91.02294
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 inspectionMarch 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,350 (2022)
Projected traffic4,350 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 151 SB over Ia 136 built?

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

What condition is US 151 SB over Ia 136 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 151 SB over Ia 136 carry?

About 4,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 151 SB over Ia 136?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns US 151 SB over Ia 136?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.