US Bridges

T-53 (s Ave) over US 20

Good

Grundy County, Iowa · 2.0 Mi. W of SR T55 · Structure no. 000000000607255

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
234 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-53 (s Ave) over US 20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-53 (s Ave) over US 20 in Grundy County, Iowa. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 33 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33 by 2043. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT-53 (s Ave)
CrossesUS 20
Location2.0 Mi. W of SR T55
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.46331, -92.6715
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2022)
Projected traffic33 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 T-53 (s Ave) over US 20 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-53 (s Ave) 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 T-53 (s Ave) over US 20 carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is T-53 (s Ave) over US 20?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns T-53 (s Ave) over US 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.