US Bridges

20th ST over Dry Run Creek

Good

Black Hawk County, Iowa · Btwn Franklin & Clay ST · Structure no. 000000000001091

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
683
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

20th ST over Dry Run Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 20th ST over Dry Run Creek in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 683 vehicles a day, projected to reach 683 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 39 ft wide.

Carries20th ST
CrossesDry Run Creek
LocationBtwn Franklin & Clay ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.51973, -92.44906
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic683 (2022)
Projected traffic683 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 20th ST over Dry Run Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is 20th ST over Dry Run 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 20th ST over Dry Run Creek carry?

About 683 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 20th ST over Dry Run Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns 20th ST over Dry Run Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.