US Bridges

Pape RD over Hewitt Creek

Good

Dubuque County, Iowa · 089022203 · Structure no. 000000000147681

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
97
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pape RD over Hewitt Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pape RD over Hewitt Creek in Dubuque County, Iowa. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 97 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 97 by 2043. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesPape RD
CrossesHewitt Creek
Location089022203
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.50925, -91.07346
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97 (2022)
Projected traffic97 by 2043
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Pape RD over Hewitt Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pape RD 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Pape RD over Hewitt Creek carry?

About 97 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Pape RD over Hewitt Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pape RD over Hewitt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.