US Bridges

WB US 20 over SR T55

Good

Grundy County, Iowa · At Junction With SR T55 · Structure no. 000000000607265

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB US 20 over SR T55 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB US 20 over SR T55 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,500 by 2044. The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWB US 20
CrossesSR T55
LocationAt Junction With SR T55
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateIowa
Coordinates42.46115, -92.63163
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (54 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2022)
Projected traffic6,500 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure3
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 WB US 20 over SR T55 built?

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

What condition is WB US 20 over SR T55 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does WB US 20 over SR T55 carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is WB US 20 over SR T55?

The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns WB US 20 over SR T55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.