US Bridges

US 20 EB over Boyer River

Good

Sac County, Iowa · 1.9 Miles West of US 71 · Structure no. 000000000046552

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
307 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,425
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 EB over Boyer River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 20 EB over Boyer River in Sac 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 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 2,425 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,425 by 2042. The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 20 EB
CrossesBoyer River
Location1.9 Miles West of US 71
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateIowa
Coordinates42.47457, -95.18952
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length307 ft (93.6 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,425 (2022)
Projected traffic2,425 by 2042
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 20 EB over Boyer River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 20 EB over Boyer River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 20 EB over Boyer River carry?

About 2,425 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is US 20 EB over Boyer River?

The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 EB over Boyer River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.