US Bridges

WB US 20 over Over Cc RR

Good

Delaware County, Iowa · 0.9 Mi. E of Jct. 13 · Structure no. 000000000602005

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,850
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB US 20 over Over Cc RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB US 20 over Over Cc RR in Delaware County, Iowa. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 3,850 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,850 by 2042. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWB US 20
CrossesOver Cc RR
Location0.9 Mi. E of Jct. 13
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateIowa
Coordinates42.4674, -91.46268
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,850 (2022)
Projected traffic3,850 by 2042
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 WB US 20 over Over Cc RR built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is WB US 20 over Over Cc RR 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does WB US 20 over Over Cc RR carry?

About 3,850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is WB US 20 over Over Cc RR?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns WB US 20 over Over Cc RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.