US Bridges

SR C-20 over I-35

Good

Franklin County, Iowa · 2.0 Miles South of SR C13 · Structure no. 000000000602480

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
279 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR C-20 over I-35 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR C-20 over I-35 in Franklin 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR C-20
CrossesI-35
Location2.0 Miles South of SR C13
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.86256, -93.35065
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 inspectionNovember 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length279 ft (85 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2022)
Projected traffic15 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR C-20 over I-35 built?

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

What condition is SR C-20 over I-35 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR C-20 over I-35 carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is SR C-20 over I-35?

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR C-20 over I-35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.