US Bridges

120th Avenue over Dd #23

Good

Clinton County, Iowa · 083E13204 · Structure no. 000000000124572

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

120th Avenue over Dd #23 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 120th Avenue over Dd #23 in Clinton County, Iowa. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 51 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2045. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries120th Avenue
CrossesDd #23
Location083E13204
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.95148, -90.86235
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckAluminum
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2022)
Projected traffic51 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 120th Avenue over Dd #23 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is 120th Avenue over Dd #23 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 2025.

How much traffic does 120th Avenue over Dd #23 carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 120th Avenue over Dd #23?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 120th Avenue over Dd #23?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.