US Bridges

US 20 WB over US 71 SB & Ia 471

Good

Sac County, Iowa · At Jct. of US 71 · Structure no. 000000000700070

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
226 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,195
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 WB over US 71 SB & Ia 471 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 20 WB over US 71 SB & Ia 471 in Sac County, Iowa. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 2,195 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,195 by 2044. The structure is 226 ft (69 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesUS 20 WB
CrossesUS 71 SB & Ia 471
LocationAt Jct. of US 71
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateIowa
Coordinates42.47216, -95.14796
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 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 length226 ft (69 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,195 (2022)
Projected traffic2,195 by 2044
Trucks44%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 US 20 WB over US 71 SB & Ia 471 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 20 WB over US 71 SB & Ia 471 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 US 20 WB over US 71 SB & Ia 471 carry?

About 2,195 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is US 20 WB over US 71 SB & Ia 471?

The structure is 226 ft (69 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 WB over US 71 SB & Ia 471?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.