US Bridges

WB US 20 over Ia 58

Fair

Black Hawk County, Iowa · At the Jct. Iowa #27 & 58 · Structure no. 000000000605645

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,050
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB US 20 over Ia 58 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB US 20 over Ia 58 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,050 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,050 by 2042. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWB US 20
CrossesIa 58
LocationAt the Jct. Iowa #27 & 58
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateIowa
Coordinates42.46468, -92.44409
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.3 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,050 (2022)
Projected traffic7,050 by 2042
Trucks20%
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 WB US 20 over Ia 58 built?

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

What condition is WB US 20 over Ia 58 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

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

About 7,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is WB US 20 over Ia 58?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns WB US 20 over Ia 58?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.