US Bridges

Spring Creek RD over US 20

Good

Black Hawk County, Iowa · 0.9 Mi. W of Jct. SR V65 · Structure no. 000000000604975

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
267 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
196
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Creek RD over US 20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spring Creek RD over US 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 196 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 196 by 2043. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSpring Creek RD
CrossesUS 20
Location0.9 Mi. W of Jct. SR V65
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.44885, -92.07378
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length267 ft (81.4 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic196 (2022)
Projected traffic196 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Spring Creek RD over US 20 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spring Creek RD over US 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Spring Creek RD over US 20 carry?

About 196 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Spring Creek RD over US 20?

The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Spring Creek RD over US 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.