US Bridges

SB Ia 58 over US 20

Good

Black Hawk County, Iowa · At Jct. U.S. 20 · Structure no. 000000000605630

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
272 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
155
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB Ia 58 over US 20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB Ia 58 over US 20 in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 155 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 155 by 2044. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSB Ia 58
CrossesUS 20
LocationAt Jct. U.S. 20
RouteState Highway 58
StateIowa
Coordinates42.46527, -92.4657
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2022)
Projected traffic155 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SB Ia 58 over US 20 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SB Ia 58 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 2024.

How much traffic does SB Ia 58 over US 20 carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SB Ia 58 over US 20?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SB Ia 58 over US 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.