US Bridges

B20 300th ST over Spring Creek

Good

Cerro Gordo County, Iowa · 0.5 MI E US65 · Structure no. 000000000106751

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
589
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

B20 300th ST over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying B20 300th ST over Spring Creek in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 589 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 589 by 2044. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesB20 300th ST
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.5 MI E US65
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.19759, -93.20197
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic589 (2022)
Projected traffic589 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was B20 300th ST over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is B20 300th ST over Spring 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does B20 300th ST over Spring Creek carry?

About 589 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is B20 300th ST over Spring Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns B20 300th ST over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.