US Bridges

US 20 WB over Grundy RD

Good

Grundy County, Iowa · At Junction SR D18 · Structure no. 000000000606960

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 WB over Grundy RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 20 WB over Grundy RD in Grundy County, Iowa. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,800 by 2044. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 20 WB
CrossesGrundy RD
LocationAt Junction SR D18
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateIowa
Coordinates42.46382, -92.53379
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (2022)
Projected traffic6,800 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 20 WB over Grundy RD built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 20 WB over Grundy RD 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 20 WB over Grundy RD carry?

About 6,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 20 WB over Grundy RD?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 WB over Grundy RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.