US Bridges

Fettkether Lane over No Fork Little Maquoketa

Fair

Dubuque County, Iowa · 090E12812 · Structure no. 000000000147831

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fettkether Lane over No Fork Little Maquoketa is a concrete slab carrying Fettkether Lane over No Fork Little Maquoketa 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFettkether Lane
CrossesNo Fork Little Maquoketa
Location090E12812
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDubuque County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.57851, -90.84736
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2021)
Projected traffic20 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Fettkether Lane over No Fork Little Maquoketa built?

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

What condition is Fettkether Lane over No Fork Little Maquoketa 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Fettkether Lane over No Fork Little Maquoketa carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Fettkether Lane over No Fork Little Maquoketa?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Fettkether Lane over No Fork Little Maquoketa?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.