US Bridges

W69 140th Ave over US 20

Good

Delaware County, Iowa · 2.0 Mi. W of Jct. Ia 13 · Structure no. 000000000023380

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
258 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
98
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W69 140th Ave over US 20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W69 140th Ave over US 20 in Delaware County, Iowa. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 98 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 98 by 2043. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesW69 140th Ave
CrossesUS 20
Location2.0 Mi. W of Jct. Ia 13
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.46374, -91.52011
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98 (2022)
Projected traffic98 by 2043
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 W69 140th Ave over US 20 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is W69 140th Ave 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does W69 140th Ave over US 20 carry?

About 98 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is W69 140th Ave over US 20?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns W69 140th Ave over US 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.