US Bridges

Hill-Bryant ST over US 20

Good

Dubuque County, Iowa · 0.6 Mi. W of US 61 & 151 · Structure no. 000000000606335

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
247 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,162
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hill-Bryant ST over US 20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hill-Bryant ST over US 20 in Dubuque County, Iowa. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 6,162 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,162 by 2043. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHill-Bryant ST
CrossesUS 20
Location0.6 Mi. W of US 61 & 151
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.48971, -90.67791
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,162 (2021)
Projected traffic6,162 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Hill-Bryant ST over US 20 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hill-Bryant ST 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Hill-Bryant ST over US 20 carry?

About 6,162 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hill-Bryant ST over US 20?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Hill-Bryant ST over US 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.