US Bridges

T Avenue over US 20

Good

Hardin County, Iowa · 1.2 Miles E of JCT SR D35 · Structure no. 000000000607880

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
224 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
108
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

T Avenue over US 20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T Avenue over US 20 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 108 vehicles a day, projected to reach 108 by 2044. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT Avenue
CrossesUS 20
Location1.2 Miles E of JCT SR D35
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.42601, -93.11906
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (2022)
Projected traffic108 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 T Avenue over US 20 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is T Avenue 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does T Avenue over US 20 carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is T Avenue over US 20?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns T Avenue over US 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.