US 52 NB over Catfish Creek
GoodDubuque County, Iowa · US 52 NB over Catfish Crk · Structure no. 000000000700905
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 669 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 52 NB over Catfish Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 NB over Catfish Creek in Dubuque County, Iowa. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 3,150 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,150 by 2044. The structure is 669 ft (203.9 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 52 NB over Catfish Creek built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 52 NB over Catfish Creek 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 2024.
How much traffic does US 52 NB over Catfish Creek carry?
About 3,150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US 52 NB over Catfish Creek?
The structure is 669 ft (203.9 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns US 52 NB over Catfish Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.