US Bridges

US 20 WB over Ia 4

Good

Calhoun County, Iowa · U.S. 20 over Ia 4 · Structure no. 000000000609740

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
191 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,410
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 WB over Ia 4 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 20 WB over Ia 4 in Calhoun County, Iowa. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,410 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,410 by 2042. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesUS 20 WB
CrossesIa 4
LocationU.S. 20 over Ia 4
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateIowa
Coordinates42.44997, -94.66889
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,410 (2022)
Projected traffic2,410 by 2042
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 US 20 WB over Ia 4 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 20 WB over Ia 4 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 20 WB over Ia 4 carry?

About 2,410 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is US 20 WB over Ia 4?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 WB over Ia 4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.