US Bridges

SB 218 EB 57 over Cedar River Overflow

Fair

Black Hawk County, Iowa · 0.2 Mi. E of Jct. Ia 27 · Structure no. 000000000014595

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
533 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB 218 EB 57 over Cedar River Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying SB 218 EB 57 over Cedar River Overflow in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 51 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2043. The structure is 533 ft (162.5 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSB 218 EB 57
CrossesCedar River Overflow
Location0.2 Mi. E of Jct. Ia 27
RouteU.S. Route 218
StateIowa
Coordinates42.53744, -92.42299
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length533 ft (162.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2023)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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 SB 218 EB 57 over Cedar River Overflow built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is SB 218 EB 57 over Cedar River Overflow in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does SB 218 EB 57 over Cedar River Overflow carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SB 218 EB 57 over Cedar River Overflow?

The structure is 533 ft (162.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns SB 218 EB 57 over Cedar River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.