US Bridges

NB Ia 58 over U.S. 20

Good

Black Hawk County, Iowa · At the Jct. U.S. 20 · Structure no. 000000000605635

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
2,698
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB Ia 58 over U.S. 20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB Ia 58 over U.S. 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 2,698 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,698 by 2044. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNB Ia 58
CrossesU.S. 20
LocationAt the Jct. U.S. 20
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.46452, -92.46553
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,698 (2022)
Projected traffic2,698 by 2044
Trucks8%
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 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 NB Ia 58 over U.S. 20 built?

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

What condition is NB Ia 58 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does NB Ia 58 over U.S. 20 carry?

About 2,698 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NB Ia 58 over U.S. 20?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns NB Ia 58 over U.S. 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.