US 20 EB US 52 SB over Y 17 (epworth)
FairDubuque County, Iowa · At Jct. of SR Y17 · Structure no. 000000000605855
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 171 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,750
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 20 EB US 52 SB over Y 17 (epworth) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 20 EB US 52 SB over Y 17 (epworth) in Dubuque County, Iowa. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 6,750 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,750 by 2044. 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).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 20 EB US 52 SB over Y 17 (epworth) built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 20 EB US 52 SB over Y 17 (epworth) in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does US 20 EB US 52 SB over Y 17 (epworth) carry?
About 6,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is US 20 EB US 52 SB over Y 17 (epworth)?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 20 EB US 52 SB over Y 17 (epworth)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.