US Bridges

SR D-20 over I-35

Fair

Hamilton County, Iowa · At Junction With D20 · Structure no. 000000000602555

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
292 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
828
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR D-20 over I-35 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR D-20 over I-35 in Hamilton County, Iowa. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 828 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 828 by 2042. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR D-20
CrossesI-35
LocationAt Junction With D20
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.51467, -93.56826
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic828 (2022)
Projected traffic828 by 2042
Trucks21%
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 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 SR D-20 over I-35 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR D-20 over I-35 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does SR D-20 over I-35 carry?

About 828 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR D-20 over I-35?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR D-20 over I-35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.