US Bridges

US 20 WB over H Avenue

Good

Grundy County, Iowa · 2.0 Miles East JCT SR T19 · Structure no. 000000000608545

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 WB over H Avenue is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 20 WB over H Avenue 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2044. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 20 WB
CrossesH Avenue
Location2.0 Miles East JCT SR T19
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateIowa
Coordinates42.46372, -92.88571
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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2022)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2044
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 20 WB over H Avenue built?

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

What condition is US 20 WB over H Avenue 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 H Avenue carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US 20 WB over H Avenue?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 WB over H Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.