US Bridges

WB US 20 over Local Stream

Good

Grundy County, Iowa · 0.1 Miles W of JCT SR T55 · Structure no. 000000000607310

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

About this bridge

WB US 20 over Local Stream is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB US 20 over Local Stream 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 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWB US 20
CrossesLocal Stream
Location0.1 Miles W of JCT SR T55
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateIowa
Coordinates42.46165, -92.63439
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2022)
Projected traffic6,500 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was WB US 20 over Local Stream built?

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

What condition is WB US 20 over Local Stream 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 Local Stream carry?

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

How long is WB US 20 over Local Stream?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns WB US 20 over Local Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.