US Bridges

EB US 20 over US 169

Fair

Webster County, Iowa · At Jct. US 169 · Structure no. 000000000606075

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
236 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB US 20 over US 169 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB US 20 over US 169 in Webster County, Iowa. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,550 by 2044. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesEB US 20
CrossesUS 169
LocationAt Jct. US 169
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateIowa
Coordinates42.445, -94.18462
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,550 (2022)
Projected traffic2,550 by 2044
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 EB US 20 over US 169 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is EB US 20 over US 169 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does EB US 20 over US 169 carry?

About 2,550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is EB US 20 over US 169?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns EB US 20 over US 169?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.