US Bridges

US 20 EB over W Fk Little Sioux River

Good

Woodbury County, Iowa · 0.1 MI West of Ia 140 · Structure no. 000000000052921

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 EB over W Fk Little Sioux River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 20 EB over W Fk Little Sioux River in Woodbury County, Iowa. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2043. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 20 EB
CrossesW Fk Little Sioux River
Location0.1 MI West of Ia 140
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateIowa
Coordinates42.48189, -96.07862
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 23 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2022)
Projected traffic4,600 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 20 EB over W Fk Little Sioux River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 20 EB over W Fk Little Sioux River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 20 EB over W Fk Little Sioux River carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 20 EB over W Fk Little Sioux River?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 EB over W Fk Little Sioux River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.