WB US 20 over Big Whiskey Creek
FairWoodbury County, Iowa · 1.9 Mi. W of S.R. K42 · Structure no. 000000000052881
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 206 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
WB US 20 over Big Whiskey Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB US 20 over Big Whiskey Creek in Woodbury 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 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2044. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was WB US 20 over Big Whiskey Creek built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is WB US 20 over Big Whiskey Creek 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does WB US 20 over Big Whiskey Creek carry?
About 5,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is WB US 20 over Big Whiskey Creek?
The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns WB US 20 over Big Whiskey Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.