US Bridges

Ia 17 over US 20

Good

Hamilton County, Iowa · At East Junction US 20 · Structure no. 000000000026465

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
268 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,170
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 17 over US 20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 17 over US 20 in Hamilton County, Iowa. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 6,170 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,170 by 2043. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIa 17
CrossesUS 20
LocationAt East Junction US 20
RouteState Highway 17
StateIowa
Coordinates42.44876, -93.81578
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length268 ft (81.7 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,170 (2023)
Projected traffic6,170 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Ia 17 over US 20 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 17 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 Ia 17 over US 20 carry?

About 6,170 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ia 17 over US 20?

The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 17 over US 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.