EB US 20 over Branch Plum Creek
GoodDelaware County, Iowa · 5.0 Mi. E of Jct. Ia 38 · Structure no. 000000000605825
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 159 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,850
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
EB US 20 over Branch Plum Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB US 20 over Branch Plum Creek in Delaware County, Iowa. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 4,850 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,850 by 2042. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was EB US 20 over Branch Plum Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is EB US 20 over Branch Plum 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does EB US 20 over Branch Plum Creek carry?
About 4,850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is EB US 20 over Branch Plum Creek?
The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns EB US 20 over Branch Plum Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.