US Bridges

Vista Ave over US 20

Good

Grundy County, Iowa · 1.6 Miles East of SR T55 · Structure no. 000000000607720

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
229 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
59
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vista Ave over US 20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vista 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 59 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 59 by 2043. The structure is 229 ft (69.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesVista Ave
CrossesUS 20
Location1.6 Miles East of SR T55
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.46399, -92.60248
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.6 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length229 ft (69.9 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2022)
Projected traffic59 by 2043
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Vista Ave over US 20 built?

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

What condition is Vista 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 Vista Ave over US 20 carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is Vista Ave over US 20?

The structure is 229 ft (69.9 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Vista Ave over US 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.