US Bridges

SB Ia 27 over 18th ST

Good

Black Hawk County, Iowa · 1.6 Mi. S of US 218 · Structure no. 000000000601495

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
215 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB Ia 27 over 18th ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB Ia 27 over 18th ST in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,700 by 2043. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesSB Ia 27
Crosses18th ST
Location1.6 Mi. S of US 218
RouteState Highway 27
StateIowa
Coordinates42.5221, -92.44187
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,700 (2023)
Projected traffic7,700 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 SB Ia 27 over 18th ST built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SB Ia 27 over 18th ST 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SB Ia 27 over 18th ST carry?

About 7,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SB Ia 27 over 18th ST?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SB Ia 27 over 18th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.