US Bridges

Ziegler Ave over US 20

Good

Hamilton County, Iowa · 2.0 Miles East of SR R77 · Structure no. 000000000606190

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
268 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ziegler Ave over US 20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ziegler Ave over US 20 in Hamilton County, Iowa. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesZiegler Ave
CrossesUS 20
Location2.0 Miles East of SR R77
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.44798, -93.48212
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating43 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 width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic20 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Ziegler Ave over US 20 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ziegler 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ziegler Ave over US 20 carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ziegler Ave over US 20?

The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ziegler Ave over US 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.