US Bridges

US 20 EB over Ia 14

Fair

Grundy County, Iowa · At Junction Ia 14 · Structure no. 000000000607320

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
208 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 EB over Ia 14 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 20 EB over Ia 14 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2044. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesUS 20 EB
CrossesIa 14
LocationAt Junction Ia 14
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateIowa
Coordinates42.46269, -92.76926
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2022)
Projected traffic4,400 by 2044
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 EB over Ia 14 built?

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

What condition is US 20 EB over Ia 14 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does US 20 EB over Ia 14 carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is US 20 EB over Ia 14?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 EB over Ia 14?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.