US 20 EB over Fritz Creek
FairIda County, Iowa · 3.4 Mi. E of Jct. US 59 · Structure no. 000000000029092
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 257 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,550
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 20 EB over Fritz Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 20 EB over Fritz Creek in Ida County, Iowa. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 2,550 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,550 by 2042. The structure is 257 ft (78.4 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 20 EB over Fritz Creek built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 20 EB over Fritz Creek 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does US 20 EB over Fritz Creek carry?
About 2,550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.
How long is US 20 EB over Fritz Creek?
The structure is 257 ft (78.4 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 20 EB over Fritz Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.