US Bridges

US 20 WB over D 20 & UP RR

Good

Webster County, Iowa · 0.5 MI E of SR D36 · Structure no. 000000000609710

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
411 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 WB over D 20 & UP RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 20 WB over D 20 & UP RR in Webster County, Iowa. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2044. The structure is 411 ft (125.2 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesUS 20 WB
CrossesD 20 & UP RR
Location0.5 MI E of SR D36
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateIowa
Coordinates42.45165, -94.27541
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.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length411 ft (125.2 m)
Longest span125 ft (38 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2022)
Projected traffic3,300 by 2044
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 D 20 & UP RR built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 20 WB over D 20 & UP RR 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 US 20 WB over D 20 & UP RR carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is US 20 WB over D 20 & UP RR?

The structure is 411 ft (125.2 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 WB over D 20 & UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.