US 218 over Stream
GoodBlack Hawk County, Iowa · 0.6 Mi. N of Jct. SR D38 · Structure no. 000000000014851
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 218 over Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 218 over Stream in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2042. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 218 over Stream built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 218 over 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US 218 over Stream carry?
About 6,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 218 over Stream?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 218 over Stream?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.