SR V51 over U.S. 20
GoodBlack Hawk County, Iowa · At Jct. SR V51 · Structure no. 000000000604950
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 268 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,748
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR V51 over U.S. 20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR V51 over U.S. 20 in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,748 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,748 by 2044. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR V51 over U.S. 20 built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR V51 over U.S. 20 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does SR V51 over U.S. 20 carry?
About 1,748 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR V51 over U.S. 20?
The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SR V51 over U.S. 20?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.