US 218 over US 30
GoodBenton County, Iowa · US 218/US 30 Interchange · Structure no. 000000000700855
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 260 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,310
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 218 over US 30 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 218 over US 30 in Benton County, Iowa. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 1,310 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,310 by 2044. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 218 over US 30 built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 218 over US 30 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 2024.
How much traffic does US 218 over US 30 carry?
About 1,310 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US 218 over US 30?
The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 218 over US 30?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.