US Bridges

US 52 over Hewitt Creek

Good

Dubuque County, Iowa · 0.2 Mi. N of Jct. SR D22 · Structure no. 000000000024171

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Hewitt Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over Hewitt Creek in Dubuque County, Iowa. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,100 by 2044. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 52
CrossesHewitt Creek
Location0.2 Mi. N of Jct. SR D22
RouteU.S. Route 52
StateIowa
Coordinates42.48528, -91.10952
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating47.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2022)
Projected traffic5,100 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 52 over Hewitt Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 over Hewitt 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 52 over Hewitt Creek carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Hewitt Creek?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Hewitt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.