US Bridges

CO RD D 36 over US 20

Good

Webster County, Iowa · At Jct. US 20 · Structure no. 000000000609705

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
241 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,171
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD D 36 over US 20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD D 36 over US 20 in Webster County, Iowa. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,171 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,171 by 2044. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO RD D 36
CrossesUS 20
LocationAt Jct. US 20
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.45218, -94.28663
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length241 ft (73.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,171 (2022)
Projected traffic3,171 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 CO RD D 36 over US 20 built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD D 36 over US 20 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD D 36 over US 20 carry?

About 3,171 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD D 36 over US 20?

The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD D 36 over US 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.