US Bridges

US 20 over East Cedar Creek

Good

Calhoun County, Iowa · 0.1 Mi. E of SR P19 · Structure no. 000000000700030

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
286 ft
Daily traffic
7,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 over East Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 20 over East Cedar Creek in Calhoun County, Iowa. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2044. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 20
CrossesEast Cedar Creek
Location0.1 Mi. E of SR P19
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateIowa
Coordinates42.44735, -94.45549
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length286 ft (87.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2022)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2044
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 US 20 over East Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 20 over East Cedar Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 20 over East Cedar Creek carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is US 20 over East Cedar Creek?

The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 20 over East Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.