US Bridges

US 218 NB over Fletcher Ave

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Black Hawk County, Iowa · 0.6 Mi. N of Jct. US 63 · Structure no. 000000000601050

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 218 NB over Fletcher Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 218 NB over Fletcher Ave in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 11,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,100 by 2044. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 218 NB
CrossesFletcher Ave
Location0.6 Mi. N of Jct. US 63
RouteU.S. Route 218
CountyBlack Hawk County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.50275, -92.36641
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.6 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,100 (2022)
Projected traffic11,100 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 218 NB over Fletcher Ave built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 218 NB over Fletcher Ave 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 218 NB over Fletcher Ave carry?

About 11,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 218 NB over Fletcher Ave?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns US 218 NB over Fletcher Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.