US Bridges

FM V-65 over US 20

Good

Buchanan County, Iowa · At Jct. US 20 & SR V65 · Structure no. 000000000604900

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
268 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,062
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM V-65 over US 20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM V-65 over US 20 in Buchanan 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 2,062 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,062 by 2042. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM V-65
CrossesUS 20
LocationAt Jct. US 20 & SR V65
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.44876, -92.05557
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length268 ft (81.7 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,062 (2022)
Projected traffic2,062 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 FM V-65 over US 20 built?

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

What condition is FM V-65 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FM V-65 over US 20 carry?

About 2,062 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is FM V-65 over US 20?

The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM V-65 over US 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.