US Bridges

US 52 over Dme RR

Good

Jackson County, Iowa · 0.1 Mi. E of U.S. 67 · Structure no. 000000000029961

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
194 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,330
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Dme RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over Dme RR in Jackson County, Iowa. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 2,330 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,330 by 2044. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesUS 52
CrossesDme RR
Location0.1 Mi. E of U.S. 67
RouteU.S. Route 52
StateIowa
Coordinates42.07051, -90.18992
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,330 (2022)
Projected traffic2,330 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 US 52 over Dme RR built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 over Dme RR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 52 over Dme RR carry?

About 2,330 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Dme RR?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Dme RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.