US Bridges

WB US 20 over Over UP RR

Good

Hardin County, Iowa · 1.5 Miles East of SR S27 · Structure no. 000000000606215

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
212 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,650
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB US 20 over Over UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB US 20 over Over UP RR in Hardin 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 4,650 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,650 by 2044. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWB US 20
CrossesOver UP RR
Location1.5 Miles East of SR S27
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateIowa
Coordinates42.44839, -93.35684
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJuly 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,650 (2022)
Projected traffic4,650 by 2044
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 WB US 20 over Over UP RR built?

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

What condition is WB US 20 over Over UP RR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does WB US 20 over Over UP RR carry?

About 4,650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is WB US 20 over Over UP RR?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns WB US 20 over Over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.