US Bridges

Old HWY 20 over Small Stream

Good

Woodbury County, Iowa · 089453501 · Structure no. 000000000355178

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
159
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 20 over Small Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Old HWY 20 over Small Stream in Woodbury County, Iowa. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 159 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 159 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld HWY 20
CrossesSmall Stream
Location089453501
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.48954, -96.11721
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic159 (2022)
Projected traffic159 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY 20 over Small Stream built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 20 over Small Stream 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 2022.

How much traffic does Old HWY 20 over Small Stream carry?

About 159 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 20 over Small Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Old HWY 20 over Small Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.