US Bridges

EB US 20 Ramp B over Stream

Good

Grundy County, Iowa · 0.1 Mile W of JCT SR T55 · Structure no. 000000000607315

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB US 20 Ramp B over Stream is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB US 20 Ramp B over 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 270 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2044. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEB US 20 Ramp B
CrossesStream
Location0.1 Mile W of JCT SR T55
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateIowa
Coordinates42.46093, -92.6351
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2022)
Projected traffic270 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure1
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 EB US 20 Ramp B over Stream built?

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

What condition is EB US 20 Ramp B over 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 EB US 20 Ramp B over Stream carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is EB US 20 Ramp B over Stream?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns EB US 20 Ramp B over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.