US Bridges

X20 over Small

Fair

Allamakee County, Iowa · 099050209 · Structure no. 000000000364770

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
690
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

X20 over Small is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying X20 over Small in Allamakee County, Iowa. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 690 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 690 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesX20
CrossesSmall
Location099050209
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.426, -91.40225
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic690 (2021)
Projected traffic690 by 2043
Trucks12%
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 X20 over Small built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is X20 over Small 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does X20 over Small carry?

About 690 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is X20 over Small?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns X20 over Small?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.