JULIEN DUBUQUE BRIDGE - Revision history

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	In 2013 the Julien Dubuque Bridge daily carried 18,500 vehicles. (31)		In 2013 the Julien Dubuque Bridge daily carried 18,500 vehicles. (31)

	The bridge in 2022 was listed on the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]] and was one of the Iowa Department of Transportation's ten major bridge projects. Opened on August 30, 1943 at a cost of $3,175,341.63, a similar bridge in 2018 would have cost an estimated $46 million. Iowa transportation officials expected in 2022, however, that despite the cost the bridge would need to be replaced in the following 20 years. In 2022 the estimated cost for such a project was $330 million. On its last inspection in October, 2021 the ~~bride~~ was a good condition with some minor problems. The substructure was in satisfactory condition with minor deterioration. (32)		The bridge in 2022 was listed on the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]] and was one of the Iowa Department of Transportation's ten major bridge projects. Opened on August 30, 1943 at a cost of $3,175,341.63, a similar bridge in 2018 would have cost an estimated $46 million. Iowa transportation officials expected in 2022, however, that despite the cost the bridge would need to be replaced in the following 20 years. In 2022 the estimated cost for such a project was $330 million. On its last inspection in October, 2021 the bridge was a good condition with some minor problems. The substructure was in satisfactory condition with minor deterioration. (32)

	[[Image:tbridge.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Toll booths shown. Photo courtesy: Jim Massey]]		[[Image:tbridge.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Toll booths shown. Photo courtesy: Jim Massey]]

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	The idea of a bridge across the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]] was popular in Des Moines. The Iowa Highway Commission wanted a new route through Dubuque. At the time, [[HISTORIC HIGHWAY 20]] used six different streets to wind through the community creating traffic problems. By 1938 Iowa Governor Nelson G. Kraschel ordered that a new route for Highway 20 was a 'must' item for that year. (4)		The idea of a bridge across the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]] was popular in Des Moines. The Iowa Highway Commission wanted a new route through Dubuque. At the time, [[HISTORIC HIGHWAY 20]] used six different streets to wind through the community creating traffic problems. By 1938 Iowa Governor Nelson G. Kraschel ordered that a new route for Highway 20 was a 'must' item for that year. (4)

	On April 26, 1938 similar bills were introduced in the United States House and Senate to create a City of Dubuque Bridge Commission with five members who would direct the new bridge and its tolls. (5) Making up this commission were Charles G. Kretschmer, Charles T. Landon, William Clemens, Sr., [[ELLWANGER, William Edward Sr.\|William Edward ELLWANGER, Sr.]] and Thomas M. Stampfer. Both houses approved the bill by June 10th and the issue was sent to President Franklin D. Roosevelt for final approval.		On April 26, 1938 similar bills were introduced in the United States House and Senate to create a City of Dubuque Bridge Commission with five members who would direct the new bridge and its tolls. (5) Making up this commission were Charles G. Kretschmer, Charles T. Landon, William Clemens, Sr., [[ELLWANGER, William Edward, Sr.\|William Edward ELLWANGER, Sr.]] and Thomas M. Stampfer. Both houses approved the bill by June 10th and the issue was sent to President Franklin D. Roosevelt for final approval.

	Problems began. Owners of private toll bridges on the Mississippi were opposed to the bill. (6) The legislation provided for tax exempt bonds to be issued to fund the construction. By the time the matter had reached the president, he had already expressed his opposition to tax-free bonds and vetoed the legislation by failing to sign it. (7) In 1939 the bill was passed again with the bonds being taxable. Roosevelt signed the legislation on July 18, 1939. The Commission was established two days later.		Problems began. Owners of private toll bridges on the Mississippi were opposed to the bill. (6) The legislation provided for tax exempt bonds to be issued to fund the construction. By the time the matter had reached the president, he had already expressed his opposition to tax-free bonds and vetoed the legislation by failing to sign it. (7) In 1939 the bill was passed again with the bonds being taxable. Roosevelt signed the legislation on July 18, 1939. The Commission was established two days later.

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	3) eighth-longest in the world. (1)		3) eighth-longest in the world. (1)

	By 1936, the [[DUBUQUE HIGH BRIDGE]] was forty-nine years old. Belief that a new bridge would be a good idea began with the Community Service Commission of the Dubuque Post of the American Legion. (2) Four members of the group soon began working independently to advance the bridge concept. These business leaders were Charles Landon or Landon's Furs, [[KRETSCHMER, Charles G.\|Charles G. KRETSCHMER]] of [[KRETSCHMER-TREDWAY COMPANY]], [[CLEMENS, William Sr.\|William CLEMENS. Sr.]] of [[TRAUSCH BAKING COMPANY]] and [[STAMPFER, Thomas M.\|Thomas M. STAMPFER]] of [[STAMPFER'S DEPARTMENT STORE]]. They were later joined by R. E. Werner, the owner of the East Dubuque Register. (3) In 1938 the Legion joined forces with the Chamber of Commerce to advance the idea.		By 1936, the [[DUBUQUE HIGH BRIDGE]] was forty-nine years old. Belief that a new bridge would be a good idea began with the Community Service Commission of the Dubuque Post of the American Legion. (2) Four members of the group soon began working independently to advance the bridge concept. These business leaders were Charles Landon of Landon's Furs, [[KRETSCHMER, Charles G.\|Charles G. KRETSCHMER]] of [[KRETSCHMER-TREDWAY COMPANY]], [[CLEMENS, William Sr.\|William CLEMENS. Sr.]] of [[TRAUSCH BAKING COMPANY]] and [[STAMPFER, Thomas M.\|Thomas M. STAMPFER]] of [[STAMPFER'S DEPARTMENT STORE]]. They were later joined by R. E. Werner, the owner of the East Dubuque Register. (3) In 1938 the Legion joined forces with the Chamber of Commerce to advance the idea.

	The idea of a bridge across the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]] was popular in Des Moines. The Iowa Highway Commission wanted a new route through Dubuque. At the time, the highway used six different streets to wind through the community creating traffic problems. By 1938 Iowa Governor Nelson G. Kraschel ordered that a new route for Highway 20 was a 'must' item for that year. (4)		The idea of a bridge across the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]] was popular in Des Moines. The Iowa Highway Commission wanted a new route through Dubuque. At the time, the highway used six different streets to wind through the community creating traffic problems. By 1938 Iowa Governor Nelson G. Kraschel ordered that a new route for Highway 20 was a 'must' item for that year. (4)

	On April 26, 1938 similar bills were introduced in the United States House and Senate to create a City of Dubuque Bridge Commission with five members who would direct the new bridge and its tolls. (5) Making up this commission were Charles G. Kretschmer, Charles T. Landon~~, [[CLEMENS~~, William ~~Sr.\|William CLEMENS~~, Sr.]], [[ELLWANGER, William Edward Sr.\|William Edward ELLWANGER, Sr.]] and ~~[[STAMPFER,~~ Thomas M.~~\|Thomas M. STAMPFER]]~~. Both houses approved the bill by June 10th and the issue was sent to President Franklin D. Roosevelt for final approval.		On April 26, 1938 similar bills were introduced in the United States House and Senate to create a City of Dubuque Bridge Commission with five members who would direct the new bridge and its tolls. (5) Making up this commission were Charles G. Kretschmer, Charles T. Landon, William Clemens, Sr., [[ELLWANGER, William Edward Sr.\|William Edward ELLWANGER, Sr.]] and Thomas M. Stampfer. Both houses approved the bill by June 10th and the issue was sent to President Franklin D. Roosevelt for final approval.

	Problems began. Owners of private toll bridges on the Mississippi were opposed to the bill. (6) The legislation provided for tax exempt bonds to be issued to fund the ~~bridge~~. By the time the matter had reached the president, he had already expressed his opposition to tax-free bonds and vetoed the legislation by failing to sign it. (7) In 1939 the bill was passed again with the bonds being taxable. Roosevelt signed the legislation on July 18, 1939, and the Commission was established two days later.		Problems began. Owners of private toll bridges on the Mississippi were opposed to the bill. (6) The legislation provided for tax exempt bonds to be issued to fund the construction. By the time the matter had reached the president, he had already expressed his opposition to tax-free bonds and vetoed the legislation by failing to sign it. (7) In 1939 the bill was passed again with the bonds being taxable. Roosevelt signed the legislation on July 18, 1939, and the Commission was established two days later.

	The location of the bridge posed problems. Supporters of the approach on East and West Sixth Street, East and West Third Street, and Jones Street all argued their cases. The Army Corps of Engineers were concerned with navigation problems the bridge could cause. They also wanted to be sure the bridge had the load capacity to carry heavy weapons in case of war. For a time the Dubuque Dock Commission objected to the Dodge Street location because of plans to construct a grain elevator in the area. The Commission was joined by the ~~Greater Dubuque Association~~ which felt the location would affect dock terminals and city traffic. Some location businessmen continued to want Highway 20 traffic coming through the downtown area. Perhaps the most important argument came from the barge lines which claimed the bridge would impact river traffic. This could only be remedied, their officials claimed, if the main span of the bridge was increased from 350 feet to 845 feet--a design change that would add $400,000 to the bridge cost. (8)		The location of the bridge posed problems. Supporters of the approach on East and West Sixth Street, East and West Third Street, and Jones Street all argued their cases. The Army Corps of Engineers were concerned with navigation problems the bridge could cause. They also wanted to be sure the bridge had the load capacity to carry heavy weapons in case of war. For a time the Dubuque Dock Commission objected to the Dodge Street location because of plans to construct a grain elevator in the area. The Commission was joined by the [[GREATER DUBUQUE ASSOCIATION]] which felt the location would affect dock terminals and city traffic. Some location businessmen continued to want Highway 20 traffic coming through the downtown area. Perhaps the most important argument came from the barge lines which claimed the bridge would impact river traffic. This could only be remedied, their officials claimed, if the main span of the bridge was increased from 350 feet to 845 feet--a design change that would add $400,000 to the bridge cost. (8)

	The problem was resolved by the U. S. Bureau of Roads which had pledged $700,000 towards construction. Bureau officials stated that the money would only be available if the Dodge Street location was used. Discussion of the location ended. (9)		The problem was resolved by the U. S. Bureau of Roads which had pledged $700,000 towards construction. Bureau officials stated that the money would only be available if the Dodge Street location was used. Discussion of the location ended. (9)
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	In February 1991, the Julien Dubuque Bridge was closed to all traffic for nine months to allow major repairs costing $13.4 million. (27) The structure was redecked, and both the Illinois and Iowa approaches to the bridge were reconstructed. In keeping with the interest in recycling, much of the old concrete was recycled. Asphalt removed from the bridge was recycled at River City Paving's asphalt plant for reuse. (28) On November 2, 1991, the bridge was reopened following a ceremony and a procession of antique cars.		In February 1991, the Julien Dubuque Bridge was closed to all traffic for nine months to allow major repairs costing $13.4 million. (27) The structure was redecked, and both the Illinois and Iowa approaches to the bridge were reconstructed. In keeping with the interest in recycling, much of the old concrete was recycled. Asphalt removed from the bridge was recycled at River City Paving's asphalt plant for reuse. (28) On November 2, 1991, the bridge was reopened following a ceremony and a procession of antique cars.

	Traffic congestion on the Julien Dubuque Bridge concerned local, state and federal officials in 1997. Their conclusion was that the remedy lay in the construction of a tandem two-lane bridge. Of the 20,000 vehicles using the bridge daily, research indicated that 14,000 were passing through. This eliminated the possibility of shuttling commuters. (29) Funding for the new bridge, estimated then at $330 million, was never made available as the bridge moved down in priorities. The discussion in 2002 was whether the Julien Dubuque Bridge design should be replicated or if the design of the Iowa-Wisconsin Bridge should be used. (30)		Traffic congestion on the Julien Dubuque Bridge concerned local, state and federal officials in 1997. Their conclusion was that the remedy lay in the construction of a tandem two-lane bridge. Of the 20,000 vehicles using the bridge daily, research indicated that 14,000 were passing through the area. This eliminated the possibility of shuttling commuters. (29) Funding for the new bridge, estimated then at $330 million, was never made available as the bridge moved down in priorities. The discussion in 2002 was whether the Julien Dubuque Bridge design should be replicated or if the design of the Iowa-Wisconsin Bridge should be used. (30)

	In 2013 the Julien Dubuque Bridge daily carried 18,500 vehicles. (31)		In 2013 the Julien Dubuque Bridge daily carried 18,500 vehicles. (31)

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	[[Image:imp627.jpg\|right\|thumb\|150px\|Photo courtesy: Cathy's Treasures, 156 Main, Dubuque]]		[[Image:imp627.jpg\|right\|thumb\|150px\|Photo courtesy: Cathy's Treasures, 156 Main, Dubuque]]
	In February 1991, the Julien Dubuque Bridge was closed to all traffic to allow major repairs. (27) The structure was redecked, and both the Illinois and Iowa approaches to the bridge were reconstructed. In keeping with the interest in recycling, much of the old concrete was recycled. Asphalt removed from the bridge was recycled at River City Paving's asphalt plant for reuse. (28) On November 2, 1991, the bridge was reopened following a ceremony and a procession of antique cars.		In February 1991, the Julien Dubuque Bridge was closed to all traffic for nine months to allow major repairs costing $13.4 million. (27) The structure was redecked, and both the Illinois and Iowa approaches to the bridge were reconstructed. In keeping with the interest in recycling, much of the old concrete was recycled. Asphalt removed from the bridge was recycled at River City Paving's asphalt plant for reuse. (28) On November 2, 1991, the bridge was reopened following a ceremony and a procession of antique cars.

	Traffic congestion on the Julien Dubuque Bridge concerned local, state and federal officials in 1997. Their conclusion was that the remedy lay in the construction of a tandem two-lane bridge. Of the 20,000 vehicles using the bridge daily, research indicated that 14,000 were passing through. This eliminated the possibility of shuttling commuters. (29) The discussion in 2002 was whether the Julien Dubuque Bridge design should be replicated or if the design of the Iowa-Wisconsin Bridge should be used. (30)		Traffic congestion on the Julien Dubuque Bridge concerned local, state and federal officials in 1997. Their conclusion was that the remedy lay in the construction of a tandem two-lane bridge. Of the 20,000 vehicles using the bridge daily, research indicated that 14,000 were passing through. This eliminated the possibility of shuttling commuters. (29) Funding for the new bridge, estimated then at $330 million, was never made available as the bridge moved down in priorities. The discussion in 2002 was whether the Julien Dubuque Bridge design should be replicated or if the design of the Iowa-Wisconsin Bridge should be used. (30)

	In 2013 the Julien Dubuque Bridge daily carried 18,500 vehicles. (31)		In 2013 the Julien Dubuque Bridge daily carried 18,500 vehicles. (31)

			The bridge in 2022 was listed on the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]] and was one of the Iowa Department of Transportation's ten major bridge projects. Opened on August 30, 1943 at a cost of $3,175,341.63, a similar bridge in 2018 would have cost an estimated $46 million. Iowa transportation officials expected in 2022 that the bridge would need to be replaced in the following 20 years. In 2022 the estimated cost for such a project was $330 million. On its last inspection in October, 2021 the bride was a good condition with some minor problems. The substructure was in satisfactory condition with minor deterioration. (32)

	[[Image:tbridge.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Toll booths shown. Photo courtesy: Jim Massey]]		[[Image:tbridge.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Toll booths shown. Photo courtesy: Jim Massey]]
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	26. Good, Stephen. "E.D. Council Nixes Idea of Tri-Color Bridge," ''Telegraph Herald'', Oct. 5, 1975, p. 37. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=vP1QAAAAIBAJ&sjid=OL4MAAAAIBAJ&pg=3055,987466&dq=julien+dubuque+bridge&hl=en		26. Good, Stephen. "E.D. Council Nixes Idea of Tri-Color Bridge," ''Telegraph Herald'', Oct. 5, 1975, p. 37. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=vP1QAAAAIBAJ&sjid=OL4MAAAAIBAJ&pg=3055,987466&dq=julien+dubuque+bridge&hl=en

	27. ~~Japsen~~, ~~Bruce.~~ "~~Julien Dubuque~~ Bridge ~~is Closing Down, Closing Down,~~" ''Telegraph Herald'', February 3, ~~1991~~, p. ~~21. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=qmxFAAAAIBAJ&sjid=XLwMAAAAIBAJ&pg=2977,608999&dq=julien+dubuque+bridge&hl=en~~		27. Garrett, Olivia, "Bridge Nearing End of Lifespan?" ''Telegraph Herald'', February 24, 2022, p. 1A

	28. Japsen, Bruce. "JD Bridge Concrete to be Recycled," ''Telegraph Herald'', March 8, 1991, p. 3A		28. Japsen, Bruce. "JD Bridge Concrete to be Recycled," ''Telegraph Herald'', March 8, 1991, p. 3A
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	31. "75 Years Ago: Bridge Plan Reaches Milestone," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 14, 2016, p. 5A		31. "75 Years Ago: Bridge Plan Reaches Milestone," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 14, 2016, p. 5A

			32. Garrett

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	top of the arch---156 feet above the river pool level		top of the arch---156 feet above the river pool level

	cantilever span---842 feet over the main river ~~channel~~		cantilever span---842 feet over the main river [[CHANNEL]]

	[[Image:jdbenvelope.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Jim Massey]]The structure extended 6,400-feet and consumed seven thousand tons of structural steel, one thousand tons of reinforcing steel, two and one-half million linear feet of piling, and thirty thousand cubic yards of concrete. Because it was wartime, the bridge was painted gray to better camouflage it in case of aerial attack. (13) Costing $3.1 million, the bridge was opened on August 31, 1943, with free passage for the first fifteen hours. East Dubuque residents drove across the [[DUBUQUE WAGON BRIDGE]] to join in the occasion. (14) Hazel Skemp, queen of the Shangri-La War Stamp Campaign Committee, cut the ribbon opening the bridge for traffic. Although the bridge has a standard design, it won the American Award for Beauty of Construction in 1943. (15) It is considered another of the high bridges in Dubuque because it stands 65 feet above the water.		[[Image:jdbenvelope.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Jim Massey]]The structure extended 6,400-feet and consumed seven thousand tons of structural steel, one thousand tons of reinforcing steel, two and one-half million linear feet of piling, and thirty thousand cubic yards of concrete. Because it was wartime, the bridge was painted gray to better camouflage it in case of aerial attack. (13) Costing $3.1 million, the bridge was opened on August 31, 1943, with free passage for the first fifteen hours. East Dubuque residents drove across the [[DUBUQUE WAGON BRIDGE]] to join in the occasion. (14) Hazel Skemp, queen of the Shangri-La War Stamp Campaign Committee, cut the ribbon opening the bridge for traffic. Although the bridge has a standard design, it won the American Award for Beauty of Construction in 1943. (15) It is considered another of the high bridges in Dubuque because it stands 65 feet above the water.
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	JULIEN DUBUQUE BRIDGE.		JULIEN DUBUQUE BRIDGE.

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	Quick Facts: When opened on August 30, 1943 the 845-foot span was the:		Quick Facts: When opened on August 30, 1943 the 845-foot span was the:

	1) second-longest over the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]],		1) second-longest over the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]],

	2) fourth-longest in the United States,		2) fourth-longest in the United States,

	3) eighth-longest in the world. (1)		3) eighth-longest in the world. (1)

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	JULIEN DUBUQUE BRIDGE.		JULIEN DUBUQUE BRIDGE.

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	Quick Facts: When opened on August 30, 1943 the 845-foot span was the:		Quick Facts: When opened on August 30, 1943 the 845-foot span was the:

	1) second-longest over the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]],		1) second-longest bridge over the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]],
	2) fourth-longest in the United States,		2) fourth-longest bridge in the United States,
	3) eighth-longest in the world. (1)		3) eighth-longest bridge in the world. (1)

	By 1936, the [[DUBUQUE HIGH BRIDGE]] was forty-nine years old. Belief that a new bridge would be a good idea began with the Community Service Commission of the Dubuque Post of the American Legion. (2) Four members of the group soon began working independently to advance the bridge ~~concept~~. These business leaders were Charles Landon of Landon's Furs, [[KRETSCHMER, Charles G.\|Charles G. KRETSCHMER]] of [[KRETSCHMER-TREDWAY COMPANY]], [[CLEMENS, William Sr.\|William CLEMENS. Sr.]] of [[TRAUSCH BAKING COMPANY]] and [[STAMPFER, Thomas M.\|Thomas M. STAMPFER]] of [[STAMPFER'S DEPARTMENT STORE]]. They were later joined by R. E. Werner, the owner of the East Dubuque Register. (3) In 1938 the Legion joined forces with the Chamber of Commerce to advance the idea.		By 1936, the [[DUBUQUE HIGH BRIDGE]] was forty-nine years old. Belief that a new bridge would be a good idea began with the Community Service Commission of the Dubuque Post of the American Legion. (2) Four members of the group soon began working independently to advance the idea of a new bridge. These business leaders were Charles Landon of Landon's Furs, [[KRETSCHMER, Charles G.\|Charles G. KRETSCHMER]] of [[KRETSCHMER-TREDWAY COMPANY]], [[CLEMENS, William Sr.\|William CLEMENS. Sr.]] of [[TRAUSCH BAKING COMPANY]] and [[STAMPFER, Thomas M.\|Thomas M. STAMPFER]] of [[STAMPFER'S DEPARTMENT STORE]]. They were later joined by R. E. Werner, the owner of the East Dubuque Register. (3) In 1938, the Legion joined forces with the Chamber of Commerce to advance the idea.

	The idea of a bridge across the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]] was popular in Des Moines. The Iowa Highway Commission wanted a new route through Dubuque. At the time, [[HISTORIC HIGHWAY 20]] used six different streets to wind through the community creating traffic problems. By 1938 Iowa Governor Nelson G. Kraschel ordered that a new route for Highway 20 was a 'must' item for that year. (4)		The idea of a new bridge across the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]] was popular in Des Moines. The Iowa Highway Commission wanted a new route through Dubuque. At the time, [[HISTORIC HIGHWAY 20]] used six different streets to wind through the community creating traffic problems. By 1938 Iowa Governor Nelson G. Kraschel ordered that a new route for Highway 20 was a 'must' item for that year. (4)

	On April 26, 1938 similar bills were introduced in the United States House and Senate to create a City of Dubuque Bridge Commission with five members who would direct the new bridge and its tolls. (5) Making up this commission were Charles G. Kretschmer, Charles T. Landon, William Clemens, Sr., [[ELLWANGER, William Edward, Sr.\|William Edward ELLWANGER, Sr.]] and Thomas M. Stampfer. Both houses approved the bill by June 10th and the issue was sent to President Franklin D. Roosevelt for final approval.		On April 26, 1938 similar bills were introduced in the United States House and Senate to create a City of Dubuque Bridge Commission with five members who would direct the new bridge and its tolls. (5) Making up this commission were Charles G. Kretschmer, Charles T. Landon, William Clemens, Sr., [[ELLWANGER, William Edward, Sr.\|William Edward ELLWANGER, Sr.]] and Thomas M. Stampfer. Both houses of Congress approved the bill by June 10th and the issue was sent to President Franklin D. Roosevelt for final approval.

	Problems began. Owners of private toll bridges on the Mississippi were opposed to the bill. (6) The legislation provided for tax exempt bonds to be issued to fund the construction. By the time the matter had reached the president, he had already expressed his opposition to tax-free bonds and vetoed the legislation by failing to sign it. (7) In 1939 the bill was passed again with the bonds being taxable. Roosevelt signed the legislation on July 18, 1939. The Commission was established two days later.		Problems began. Owners of private toll bridges on the Mississippi were opposed to the bill. (6) The legislation provided for tax exempt bonds to be issued to fund the construction. By the time the matter had reached the president, he had already expressed his opposition to tax-free bonds and vetoed the legislation by failing to sign it. (7) In 1939 the bill was passed again with the bonds being taxable. Roosevelt signed the legislation on July 18, 1939. The Commission was established two days later.

	The location of the bridge posed problems. Supporters of the approach on East and West Sixth Street, East and West Third Street, and Jones Street all argued their cases. The Army Corps of Engineers were concerned with navigation problems the bridge could cause. They also wanted to be sure the bridge had the load capacity to carry heavy weapons in case of war. For a time, the Dubuque Dock Commission objected to the Dodge Street location because of plans to construct a grain elevator in the area. The Commission was joined by the [[GREATER DUBUQUE ASSOCIATION]] which felt the location would affect dock terminals and city traffic. Some ~~location~~ businessmen continued to want Highway 20 traffic coming through the downtown area. Perhaps the most important argument came from the barge lines which claimed the bridge would impact river traffic. This could only be remedied, their officials claimed, if the main span of the bridge was increased from 350 feet to 845 feet--a design change that would add $400,000 to the bridge cost. (8)		The location of the bridge posed problems. Supporters of the approach on East and West Sixth Street, East and West Third Street, and Jones Street all argued their cases. The Army Corps of Engineers were concerned with navigation problems the bridge could cause. They also wanted to be sure the bridge had the load capacity to carry heavy weapons in case of war. For a time, the Dubuque Dock Commission objected to the Dodge Street location because of plans to construct a grain elevator in the area. The Commission was joined by the [[GREATER DUBUQUE ASSOCIATION]] which felt the location would affect dock terminals and city traffic. Some local businessmen continued to want Highway 20 traffic coming through the downtown area. Perhaps the most important argument came from the barge lines which claimed the bridge would impact river traffic. This could only be remedied, their officials claimed, if the main span of the bridge was increased from 350 feet to 845 feet--a design change that would add $400,000 to the bridge cost. (8)

	The problem was resolved by the U. S. Bureau of Roads which had pledged $700,000 towards construction. Bureau officials stated that the money would only be available if the Dodge Street location was used. Discussion of the location ended. (9)		The problem was resolved by the U. S. Bureau of Roads which had pledged $700,000 towards construction. Bureau officials stated that the money would only be available if the Dodge Street location was used. Discussion of the location ended. (9)
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	The bid accepted for the work was for $1,714,118 from Bethelem Steel. The company later reduced its bid to $1,588,618 to keep the costs within the bonding capacity of the Bridge Commission. The Commission was only able to sell $2,800,000 in bonds and the bridge and approaches were expected to cost more than $3,000,000. (11)		The bid accepted for the work was for $1,714,118 from Bethelem Steel. The company later reduced its bid to $1,588,618 to keep the costs within the bonding capacity of the Bridge Commission. The Commission was only able to sell $2,800,000 in bonds and the bridge and approaches were expected to cost more than $3,000,000. (11)

	Begun in April 1941, the construction of the new bridge began on both the eastern and western shores of the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]] and eventually met mid-stream~~. A four-lane bridge was discussed, but rejected due to cost. The Commission had to issue $2.8 million in bonds as only $700,000 came from the federal government~~.		Begun in April 1941, the construction of the new bridge began on both the eastern and western shores of the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]] and eventually met mid-stream.

	Structural features of the bridge include: (12)		Structural features of the bridge include: (12)
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	cantilever span---842 feet over the main river [[CHANNEL]]		cantilever span---842 feet over the main river [[CHANNEL]]

	[[Image:jdbenvelope.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Jim Massey]]The structure extended 6,400-feet and consumed seven thousand tons of structural steel, one thousand tons of reinforcing steel, two and one-half million linear feet of piling, and thirty thousand cubic yards of concrete. Because it was wartime, the bridge was painted gray to better camouflage it in case of aerial attack. (13) East Dubuque residents drove across the [[DUBUQUE WAGON BRIDGE]] to join in the occasion. (14) Hazel Skemp, queen of the Shangri-La War Stamp Campaign Committee, cut the ribbon opening the bridge for traffic. Although the bridge has a standard design, it won the American Award for Beauty of Construction in 1943. (15) It is considered another of the high bridges in Dubuque because it stands 65 feet above the water.		[[Image:jdbenvelope.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Jim Massey]]The structure extended 6,400-feet and consumed seven thousand tons of structural steel, one thousand tons of reinforcing steel, two and one-half million linear feet of piling, and thirty thousand cubic yards of concrete. Because it was wartime, the bridge was painted gray to better camouflage it in case of aerial attack. (13)

	Construction of the bridge caused many changes in the Locust Street area. ~~A lengthy problem~~ was ~~involved with finding another site~~ for [[SWIFT AND COMPANY]]. Beautification efforts included the development of Maizewood Park from an area of railroad switches and rubbish owned by the [[MAIZEWOOD INSULATION COMPANY]]. Improvements were made to the [[TRAUSCH BAKING COMPANY]], [[INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER COMPANY]] and the [[A.Y.MCDONALD MANUFACTURING COMPANY]] which demolished one of the old Beach Brothers buildings and remodeled ~~the main Beach building~~. (16)		East Dubuque residents drove across the [[DUBUQUE WAGON BRIDGE]] to join in the bridge's opening celebration. (14) Hazel Skemp, queen of the Shangri-La War Stamp Campaign Committee, cut the ribbon opening the bridge for traffic.

			Although the bridge has a standard design, it won the American Award for Beauty of Construction in 1943. (15) It is considered another of the high bridges in Dubuque because it stood 65 feet above the water.

			Construction of the bridge caused many changes in the Locust Street area. Another site was chosen for [[SWIFT AND COMPANY]]. Beautification efforts included the development of Maizewood Park from an area of railroad switches and rubbish owned by the [[MAIZEWOOD INSULATION COMPANY]]. Improvements were made to the [[TRAUSCH BAKING COMPANY]], [[INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER COMPANY]] and the [[A.Y.MCDONALD MANUFACTURING COMPANY]] which demolished one of the old Beach Brothers buildings and remodeled another. (16)

	The bridge was completed at a cost of $3,117,506.87 and opened for business on August 31, 1943 with the first fifteen hours without tolls. (17) Tolls were first collected at 4:00 a.m. on September 1, 1943. (18)		The bridge was completed at a cost of $3,117,506.87 and opened for business on August 31, 1943 with the first fifteen hours without tolls. (17) Tolls were first collected at 4:00 a.m. on September 1, 1943. (18)

	With the completion of the Julien Dubuque Bridge, the ~~[[DUBUQUE WAGON BRIDGE]], a wooden toll bridge south of the Illinois Central railroad bridge,~~ was purchased for just ~~less than~~ $500,000 and then torn down in 1944. (19)		With the completion of the Julien Dubuque Bridge, the Dubuque Wagon Bridge was purchased for just under $500,000 and then torn down in 1944. (19)

	[[File:tollbooth2.png\|250px\|thumb\|right\|Toll house.]]		[[File:tollbooth2.png\|250px\|thumb\|right\|Toll house.]]
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	When the bonds to finance construction were issued in 1942 it was expected that the bridge would be paid off in 1969. (20) In 1945 there was refinancing to lower the interest rate from 3.75 to 2% and the paid-off date was moved to 1965. (21) Fears that gas rationing and lower automobile production would cause revenues on the toll bridge to fall short of paying off the bonds were unfounded. Traffic after the war was so heavy that tolls were removed on the bridge December 27, 1954.		When the bonds to finance construction were issued in 1942 it was expected that the bridge would be paid off in 1969. (20) In 1945 there was refinancing to lower the interest rate from 3.75 to 2% and the paid-off date was moved to 1965. (21) Fears that gas rationing and lower automobile production would cause revenues on the toll bridge to fall short of paying off the bonds were unfounded. Traffic after the war was so heavy that tolls were removed on the bridge on December 27, 1954.

	On August 16, 1955 the Commission which managed the bridge during its toll collecting days dissolved itself. (22) Their books were $325,000 in the black. (23) The money was divided between the highway commissions of Iowa (40%) and Illinois (69%) along with the maintenance responsibilities. (24) Records kept by the Commission showed that just over 900,000 vehicles crossed the bridge in 1945 as compared to 1,150,000 in 1954, the last year tolls were collected. Since the tolls were removed, the Commission found that an estimated 7,500 cars traveled the bridge daily compared to 5,000 when the tolls were in place. (25)		On August 16, 1955 the Commission which managed the bridge during its toll collecting days dissolved itself. (22) Their books were $325,000 in the black. (23) The money was divided between the highway commissions of Iowa (40%) and Illinois (69%) along with the maintenance responsibilities. (24) Records kept by the Commission showed that just over 900,000 vehicles crossed the bridge in 1945 as compared to 1,150,000 in 1954, the last year tolls were collected. Since the tolls were removed, the Commission found that an estimated 7,500 cars traveled the bridge daily compared to 5,000 when the tolls were in place. (25)
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	In February 1991, the Julien Dubuque Bridge was closed to all traffic for nine months to allow major repairs costing $13.4 million. (27) The structure was redecked, and both the Illinois and Iowa approaches to the bridge were reconstructed. In keeping with the interest in recycling, much of the old concrete was recycled at River City Paving's asphalt plant for reuse. (28) On November 2, 1991, the bridge was reopened following a ceremony and a procession of antique cars.		In February 1991, the Julien Dubuque Bridge was closed to all traffic for nine months to allow major repairs costing $13.4 million. (27) The structure was redecked, and both the Illinois and Iowa approaches to the bridge were reconstructed. In keeping with the interest in recycling, much of the old concrete was recycled at River City Paving's asphalt plant for reuse. (28) On November 2, 1991, the bridge was reopened following a ceremony and a procession of antique cars.

	Traffic congestion on the Julien Dubuque Bridge concerned local, state and federal officials in 1997. Their conclusion was ~~that the remedy lay in~~ the construction of a tandem two-lane bridge. Of the 20,000 vehicles using the bridge daily, research indicated that 14,000 were passing through the area. This eliminated the possibility of shuttling commuters. (29) Funding for the new bridge, estimated then at $330 million, was never made available as the bridge moved down in priorities. The discussion in 2002 was whether the Julien Dubuque Bridge design should be replicated ~~or if the design of the Iowa-Wisconsin Bridge should be used~~. (30)		Traffic congestion on the Julien Dubuque Bridge concerned local, state and federal officials in 1997. Their conclusion was the construction of a tandem two-lane bridge. Of the 20,000 vehicles using the bridge daily, research indicated that 14,000 were passing through the area. This eliminated the possibility of shuttling commuters. (29) Funding for the new bridge, estimated then at $330 million, was never made available as the bridge moved down in priorities. The discussion in 2002 was whether the Julien Dubuque Bridge design should be replicated. (30)

	In 2013 the Julien Dubuque Bridge daily carried 18,500 vehicles. (31)		BY 2013 the Julien Dubuque Bridge daily carried 18,500 vehicles. (31)

	The bridge in 2022 was listed on the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]] and was one of the Iowa Department of Transportation's ten major bridge projects. Opened on August 30, 1943 at a cost of $3,175,341.63, a similar bridge in 2018 would have cost an estimated $46 million. Iowa transportation officials expected in 2022, however, that despite the cost the bridge would need to be replaced in the following 20 years. In 2022 the estimated cost for such a project was $330 million. On its last inspection in October, 2021 the bridge was a good condition with some minor problems. The substructure was in satisfactory condition with minor deterioration. (32)		The bridge in 2022 was listed on the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]] and was one of the Iowa Department of Transportation's ten major bridge projects. Opened on August 30, 1943 at a cost of $3,175,341.63, a similar bridge in 2018 would have cost an estimated $46 million. Iowa transportation officials expected in 2022, however, that despite the cost the bridge would need to be replaced in the following 20 years. In 2022 the estimated cost for such a project was $330 million. On its last inspection in October, 2021 the bridge was a good condition with some minor problems. The substructure was in satisfactory condition with minor deterioration. (32)

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	By 1936, the [[DUBUQUE HIGH BRIDGE]] was forty-nine years old. Belief that a new bridge would be a good idea began with the Community Service Commission of the Dubuque Post of the American Legion. (2) Four members of the group soon began working independently to advance the bridge concept. These business leaders were Charles Landon of Landon's Furs, [[KRETSCHMER, Charles G.\|Charles G. KRETSCHMER]] of [[KRETSCHMER-TREDWAY COMPANY]], [[CLEMENS, William Sr.\|William CLEMENS. Sr.]] of [[TRAUSCH BAKING COMPANY]] and [[STAMPFER, Thomas M.\|Thomas M. STAMPFER]] of [[STAMPFER'S DEPARTMENT STORE]]. They were later joined by R. E. Werner, the owner of the East Dubuque Register. (3) In 1938 the Legion joined forces with the Chamber of Commerce to advance the idea.		By 1936, the [[DUBUQUE HIGH BRIDGE]] was forty-nine years old. Belief that a new bridge would be a good idea began with the Community Service Commission of the Dubuque Post of the American Legion. (2) Four members of the group soon began working independently to advance the bridge concept. These business leaders were Charles Landon of Landon's Furs, [[KRETSCHMER, Charles G.\|Charles G. KRETSCHMER]] of [[KRETSCHMER-TREDWAY COMPANY]], [[CLEMENS, William Sr.\|William CLEMENS. Sr.]] of [[TRAUSCH BAKING COMPANY]] and [[STAMPFER, Thomas M.\|Thomas M. STAMPFER]] of [[STAMPFER'S DEPARTMENT STORE]]. They were later joined by R. E. Werner, the owner of the East Dubuque Register. (3) In 1938 the Legion joined forces with the Chamber of Commerce to advance the idea.

	The idea of a bridge across the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]] was popular in Des Moines. The Iowa Highway Commission wanted a new route through Dubuque. At the time, ~~the highway~~ used six different streets to wind through the community creating traffic problems. By 1938 Iowa Governor Nelson G. Kraschel ordered that a new route for Highway 20 was a 'must' item for that year. (4)		The idea of a bridge across the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]] was popular in Des Moines. The Iowa Highway Commission wanted a new route through Dubuque. At the time, [[HISTORIC HIGHWAY 20]] used six different streets to wind through the community creating traffic problems. By 1938 Iowa Governor Nelson G. Kraschel ordered that a new route for Highway 20 was a 'must' item for that year. (4)

	On April 26, 1938 similar bills were introduced in the United States House and Senate to create a City of Dubuque Bridge Commission with five members who would direct the new bridge and its tolls. (5) Making up this commission were Charles G. Kretschmer, Charles T. Landon, William Clemens, Sr., [[ELLWANGER, William Edward Sr.\|William Edward ELLWANGER, Sr.]] and Thomas M. Stampfer. Both houses approved the bill by June 10th and the issue was sent to President Franklin D. Roosevelt for final approval.		On April 26, 1938 similar bills were introduced in the United States House and Senate to create a City of Dubuque Bridge Commission with five members who would direct the new bridge and its tolls. (5) Making up this commission were Charles G. Kretschmer, Charles T. Landon, William Clemens, Sr., [[ELLWANGER, William Edward Sr.\|William Edward ELLWANGER, Sr.]] and Thomas M. Stampfer. Both houses approved the bill by June 10th and the issue was sent to President Franklin D. Roosevelt for final approval.

	Problems began. Owners of private toll bridges on the Mississippi were opposed to the bill. (6) The legislation provided for tax exempt bonds to be issued to fund the construction. By the time the matter had reached the president, he had already expressed his opposition to tax-free bonds and vetoed the legislation by failing to sign it. (7) In 1939 the bill was passed again with the bonds being taxable. Roosevelt signed the legislation on July 18, 1939~~, and the~~ Commission was established two days later.		Problems began. Owners of private toll bridges on the Mississippi were opposed to the bill. (6) The legislation provided for tax exempt bonds to be issued to fund the construction. By the time the matter had reached the president, he had already expressed his opposition to tax-free bonds and vetoed the legislation by failing to sign it. (7) In 1939 the bill was passed again with the bonds being taxable. Roosevelt signed the legislation on July 18, 1939. The Commission was established two days later.

	The location of the bridge posed problems. Supporters of the approach on East and West Sixth Street, East and West Third Street, and Jones Street all argued their cases. The Army Corps of Engineers were concerned with navigation problems the bridge could cause. They also wanted to be sure the bridge had the load capacity to carry heavy weapons in case of war. For a time the Dubuque Dock Commission objected to the Dodge Street location because of plans to construct a grain elevator in the area. The Commission was joined by the [[GREATER DUBUQUE ASSOCIATION]] which felt the location would affect dock terminals and city traffic. Some location businessmen continued to want Highway 20 traffic coming through the downtown area. Perhaps the most important argument came from the barge lines which claimed the bridge would impact river traffic. This could only be remedied, their officials claimed, if the main span of the bridge was increased from 350 feet to 845 feet--a design change that would add $400,000 to the bridge cost. (8)		The location of the bridge posed problems. Supporters of the approach on East and West Sixth Street, East and West Third Street, and Jones Street all argued their cases. The Army Corps of Engineers were concerned with navigation problems the bridge could cause. They also wanted to be sure the bridge had the load capacity to carry heavy weapons in case of war. For a time, the Dubuque Dock Commission objected to the Dodge Street location because of plans to construct a grain elevator in the area. The Commission was joined by the [[GREATER DUBUQUE ASSOCIATION]] which felt the location would affect dock terminals and city traffic. Some location businessmen continued to want Highway 20 traffic coming through the downtown area. Perhaps the most important argument came from the barge lines which claimed the bridge would impact river traffic. This could only be remedied, their officials claimed, if the main span of the bridge was increased from 350 feet to 845 feet--a design change that would add $400,000 to the bridge cost. (8)

	The problem was resolved by the U. S. Bureau of Roads which had pledged $700,000 towards construction. Bureau officials stated that the money would only be available if the Dodge Street location was used. Discussion of the location ended. (9)		The problem was resolved by the U. S. Bureau of Roads which had pledged $700,000 towards construction. Bureau officials stated that the money would only be available if the Dodge Street location was used. Discussion of the location ended. (9)
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	cantilever span---842 feet over the main river [[CHANNEL]]		cantilever span---842 feet over the main river [[CHANNEL]]

	[[Image:jdbenvelope.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Jim Massey]]The structure extended 6,400-feet and consumed seven thousand tons of structural steel, one thousand tons of reinforcing steel, two and one-half million linear feet of piling, and thirty thousand cubic yards of concrete. Because it was wartime, the bridge was painted gray to better camouflage it in case of aerial attack. (13) ~~Costing $3.1 million, the bridge was opened on August 31, 1943, with free passage for the first fifteen hours.~~ East Dubuque residents drove across the [[DUBUQUE WAGON BRIDGE]] to join in the occasion. (14) Hazel Skemp, queen of the Shangri-La War Stamp Campaign Committee, cut the ribbon opening the bridge for traffic. Although the bridge has a standard design, it won the American Award for Beauty of Construction in 1943. (15) It is considered another of the high bridges in Dubuque because it stands 65 feet above the water.		[[Image:jdbenvelope.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Jim Massey]]The structure extended 6,400-feet and consumed seven thousand tons of structural steel, one thousand tons of reinforcing steel, two and one-half million linear feet of piling, and thirty thousand cubic yards of concrete. Because it was wartime, the bridge was painted gray to better camouflage it in case of aerial attack. (13) East Dubuque residents drove across the [[DUBUQUE WAGON BRIDGE]] to join in the occasion. (14) Hazel Skemp, queen of the Shangri-La War Stamp Campaign Committee, cut the ribbon opening the bridge for traffic. Although the bridge has a standard design, it won the American Award for Beauty of Construction in 1943. (15) It is considered another of the high bridges in Dubuque because it stands 65 feet above the water.

	Construction of the bridge caused many changes in the Locust Street area. A lengthy problem was involved with finding another site for [[SWIFT AND COMPANY]]. Beautification efforts included the development of Maizewood Park from an area of railroad switches and rubbish owned by the [[MAIZEWOOD INSULATION COMPANY]]. Improvements were made to the [[TRAUSCH BAKING COMPANY]], [[INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER COMPANY]] and the [[A.Y.MCDONALD MANUFACTURING COMPANY]] which demolished one of the old Beach Brothers buildings and remodeled the main Beach building. (16)		Construction of the bridge caused many changes in the Locust Street area. A lengthy problem was involved with finding another site for [[SWIFT AND COMPANY]]. Beautification efforts included the development of Maizewood Park from an area of railroad switches and rubbish owned by the [[MAIZEWOOD INSULATION COMPANY]]. Improvements were made to the [[TRAUSCH BAKING COMPANY]], [[INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER COMPANY]] and the [[A.Y.MCDONALD MANUFACTURING COMPANY]] which demolished one of the old Beach Brothers buildings and remodeled the main Beach building. (16)

	The bridge was completed at a cost of $3,117,506.87 and opened for business on August 31, 1943. (17) Tolls were first collected at 4:00 a.m. on September 1, 1943. (18)		The bridge was completed at a cost of $3,117,506.87 and opened for business on August 31, 1943 with the first fifteen hours without tolls. (17) Tolls were first collected at 4:00 a.m. on September 1, 1943. (18)

	With the completion of the Julien Dubuque Bridge, the [[DUBUQUE WAGON BRIDGE]], a wooden toll bridge south of the Illinois Central railroad bridge was purchased for just less than $500,000 and then torn down in 1944. (19)		With the completion of the Julien Dubuque Bridge, the [[DUBUQUE WAGON BRIDGE]], a wooden toll bridge south of the Illinois Central railroad bridge, was purchased for just less than $500,000 and then torn down in 1944. (19)

	[[File:tollbooth2.png\|250px\|thumb\|right\|Toll house.]]		[[File:tollbooth2.png\|250px\|thumb\|right\|Toll house.]]
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	[[Image:imp627.jpg\|right\|thumb\|150px\|Photo courtesy: Cathy's Treasures, 156 Main, Dubuque]]		[[Image:imp627.jpg\|right\|thumb\|150px\|Photo courtesy: Cathy's Treasures, 156 Main, Dubuque]]
	In February 1991, the Julien Dubuque Bridge was closed to all traffic for nine months to allow major repairs costing $13.4 million. (27) The structure was redecked, and both the Illinois and Iowa approaches to the bridge were reconstructed. In keeping with the interest in recycling, much of the old concrete ~~was recycled. Asphalt removed from the bridge~~ was recycled at River City Paving's asphalt plant for reuse. (28) On November 2, 1991, the bridge was reopened following a ceremony and a procession of antique cars.		In February 1991, the Julien Dubuque Bridge was closed to all traffic for nine months to allow major repairs costing $13.4 million. (27) The structure was redecked, and both the Illinois and Iowa approaches to the bridge were reconstructed. In keeping with the interest in recycling, much of the old concrete was recycled at River City Paving's asphalt plant for reuse. (28) On November 2, 1991, the bridge was reopened following a ceremony and a procession of antique cars.

	Traffic congestion on the Julien Dubuque Bridge concerned local, state and federal officials in 1997. Their conclusion was that the remedy lay in the construction of a tandem two-lane bridge. Of the 20,000 vehicles using the bridge daily, research indicated that 14,000 were passing through the area. This eliminated the possibility of shuttling commuters. (29) Funding for the new bridge, estimated then at $330 million, was never made available as the bridge moved down in priorities. The discussion in 2002 was whether the Julien Dubuque Bridge design should be replicated or if the design of the Iowa-Wisconsin Bridge should be used. (30)		Traffic congestion on the Julien Dubuque Bridge concerned local, state and federal officials in 1997. Their conclusion was that the remedy lay in the construction of a tandem two-lane bridge. Of the 20,000 vehicles using the bridge daily, research indicated that 14,000 were passing through the area. This eliminated the possibility of shuttling commuters. (29) Funding for the new bridge, estimated then at $330 million, was never made available as the bridge moved down in priorities. The discussion in 2002 was whether the Julien Dubuque Bridge design should be replicated or if the design of the Iowa-Wisconsin Bridge should be used. (30)
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	In 2013 the Julien Dubuque Bridge daily carried 18,500 vehicles. (31)		In 2013 the Julien Dubuque Bridge daily carried 18,500 vehicles. (31)

	The bridge in 2022 was listed on the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]] and was one of the Iowa Department of Transportation's ten major bridge projects. Opened on August 30, 1943 at a cost of $3,175,341.63, a similar bridge in 2018 would have cost an estimated $46 million. Iowa transportation officials expected in 2022 that the bridge would need to be replaced in the following 20 years. In 2022 the estimated cost for such a project was $330 million. On its last inspection in October, 2021 the bride was a good condition with some minor problems. The substructure was in satisfactory condition with minor deterioration. (32)		The bridge in 2022 was listed on the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]] and was one of the Iowa Department of Transportation's ten major bridge projects. Opened on August 30, 1943 at a cost of $3,175,341.63, a similar bridge in 2018 would have cost an estimated $46 million. Iowa transportation officials expected in 2022, however, that despite the cost the bridge would need to be replaced in the following 20 years. In 2022 the estimated cost for such a project was $330 million. On its last inspection in October, 2021 the bride was a good condition with some minor problems. The substructure was in satisfactory condition with minor deterioration. (32)

	[[Image:tbridge.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Toll booths shown. Photo courtesy: Jim Massey]]		[[Image:tbridge.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Toll booths shown. Photo courtesy: Jim Massey]]