US Bridges

US 20 WB US 71 NB over North Raccoon River

Good

Sac County, Iowa · 1.0 Mi. W of Jct. SR M54 · Structure no. 000000000700085

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
735 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 WB US 71 NB over North Raccoon River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 20 WB US 71 NB over North Raccoon River 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2042. The structure is 735 ft (224.1 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesUS 20 WB US 71 NB
CrossesNorth Raccoon River
Location1.0 Mi. W of Jct. SR M54
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateIowa
Coordinates42.45353, -95.01091
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length735 ft (224.1 m)
Longest span112 ft (34 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2022)
Projected traffic3,300 by 2042
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 20 WB US 71 NB over North Raccoon River built?

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

What condition is US 20 WB US 71 NB over North Raccoon 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 20 WB US 71 NB over North Raccoon River carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is US 20 WB US 71 NB over North Raccoon River?

The structure is 735 ft (224.1 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 WB US 71 NB over North Raccoon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.