US 20 EB over D 35 (elm St)
FairHardin County, Iowa · 3.4 Miles E of JCT US 65 · Structure no. 000000000607865
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 184 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 20 EB over D 35 (elm St) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 20 EB over D 35 (elm St) in Hardin County, Iowa. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,900 by 2044. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 20 EB over D 35 (elm St) built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 20 EB over D 35 (elm St) 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US 20 EB over D 35 (elm St) carry?
About 4,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is US 20 EB over D 35 (elm St)?
The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 20 EB over D 35 (elm St)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.