US Bridges

US 20 WB over South Beaver Creek

Good

Grundy County, Iowa · 0.1 Mile W of JCT SR T19 · Structure no. 000000000608510

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
277 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 WB over South Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 20 WB over South Beaver Creek in Grundy County, Iowa. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 4,550 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,550 by 2044. The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesUS 20 WB
CrossesSouth Beaver Creek
Location0.1 Mile W of JCT SR T19
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateIowa
Coordinates42.46307, -92.92657
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length277 ft (84.4 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,550 (2022)
Projected traffic4,550 by 2044
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 WB over South Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 20 WB over South Beaver Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 20 WB over South Beaver Creek carry?

About 4,550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is US 20 WB over South Beaver Creek?

The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 WB over South Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.