12th St. N.E. over Hewetts Creek
FairDubuque County, Iowa · 12th ST Ne-Hewitt Creek · Structure no. 000000000004331
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 100 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,778
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
12th St. N.E. over Hewetts Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 12th St. N.E. over Hewetts Creek in Dubuque County, Iowa. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,778 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,778 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 12th St. N.E. over Hewetts Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is 12th St. N.E. over Hewetts Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does 12th St. N.E. over Hewetts Creek carry?
About 1,778 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is 12th St. N.E. over Hewetts Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns 12th St. N.E. over Hewetts Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.