US Bridges

Military RD over US 52

Good

Dubuque County, Iowa · Military RD Intersection · Structure no. 000000000700830

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
365 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,817
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Military RD over US 52 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Military RD over US 52 in Dubuque County, Iowa. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 1,817 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,817 by 2044. The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMilitary RD
CrossesUS 52
LocationMilitary RD Intersection
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.44606, -90.6921
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length365 ft (111.3 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,817 (2022)
Projected traffic1,817 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 Military RD over US 52 built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Military RD over US 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Military RD over US 52 carry?

About 1,817 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Military RD over US 52?

The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Military RD over US 52?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.