US 218 over Wolf Creek
GoodBlack Hawk County, Iowa · In LA Porte City · Structure no. 000000000014781
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 282 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,540
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 218 over Wolf Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 218 over Wolf Creek in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 3,540 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,540 by 2044. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 218 over Wolf Creek built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 218 over Wolf 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does US 218 over Wolf Creek carry?
About 3,540 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 218 over Wolf Creek?
The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns US 218 over Wolf Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.