US Bridges

220th Ave over US 20

Good

Delaware County, Iowa · At Jct. US 20 · Structure no. 000000000602047

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
268 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
59
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

220th Ave over US 20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 220th Ave over US 20 in Delaware County, Iowa. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 59 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2042. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries220th Ave
CrossesUS 20
LocationAt Jct. US 20
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.46853, -91.36356
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length268 ft (81.7 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2022)
Projected traffic59 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 220th Ave over US 20 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is 220th 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 220th Ave over US 20 carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 220th Ave over US 20?

The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 220th Ave over US 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.