US Bridges

US 151 SB over Ind Park Road

Good

Dubuque County, Iowa · 1.6 Mi. N of Jct. Ia 136 · Structure no. 000000000608040

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 151 SB over Ind Park Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 151 SB over Ind Park Road 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 4,750 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,750 by 2042. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 151 SB
CrossesInd Park Road
Location1.6 Mi. N of Jct. Ia 136
RouteU.S. Route 151
StateIowa
Coordinates42.31077, -90.99537
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,750 (2022)
Projected traffic4,750 by 2042
Trucks19%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 151 SB over Ind Park Road built?

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

What condition is US 151 SB over Ind Park Road 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 151 SB over Ind Park Road carry?

About 4,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 151 SB over Ind Park Road?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 151 SB over Ind Park Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.