US Bridges

Tollman Ave over US 20

Good

Hamilton County, Iowa · 1.6 Miles W of JCT I-35 · Structure no. 000000000026620

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tollman Ave over US 20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tollman Ave over US 20 in Hamilton County, Iowa. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2042. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTollman Ave
CrossesUS 20
Location1.6 Miles W of JCT I-35
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.44866, -93.60111
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2042
Trucks18%
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 Tollman Ave over US 20 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tollman 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Tollman Ave over US 20 carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Tollman Ave over US 20?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Tollman Ave over US 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.