WB US 20 over Elliot Creek
GoodWoodbury County, Iowa · 6.0 Mi. W of Jct. Ia 140 · Structure no. 000000000052901
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 183 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
WB US 20 over Elliot Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB US 20 over Elliot Creek in Woodbury County, Iowa. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 5,250 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,250 by 2044. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Elliot Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is WB US 20 over Elliot Creek 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does WB US 20 over Elliot Creek carry?
About 5,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is WB US 20 over Elliot Creek?
The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns WB US 20 over Elliot Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.