US Bridges

US 69 over US 20

Good

Hamilton County, Iowa · At US 20 / US 69 Junction · Structure no. 000000000026430

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
219 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,230
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69 over US 20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 69 over US 20 in Hamilton County, Iowa. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 1,230 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,230 by 2044. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 69
CrossesUS 20
LocationAt US 20 / US 69 Junction
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateIowa
Coordinates42.44869, -93.64022
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,230 (2022)
Projected traffic1,230 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 US 69 over US 20 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 69 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 69 over US 20 carry?

About 1,230 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 69 over US 20?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 69 over US 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.