US 218 over Pratt Creek
GoodBenton County, Iowa · 0.7 Mi. E of Jct. Ia 8 · Structure no. 000000000014361
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 143 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,550
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 218 over Pratt Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 218 over Pratt Creek in Benton 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 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,550 by 2042. The structure is 143 ft (43.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 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 US 218 over Pratt Creek built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 218 over Pratt 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does US 218 over Pratt Creek carry?
About 1,550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is US 218 over Pratt Creek?
The structure is 143 ft (43.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 218 over Pratt Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.