US Bridges

SB US 218 over Over Cc RR

Good

Black Hawk County, Iowa · 0.5 Mi. N of Jct. Ia 57 · Structure no. 000000000601585

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB US 218 over Over Cc RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB US 218 over Over Cc RR in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 12,100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,100 by 2044. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSB US 218
CrossesOver Cc RR
Location0.5 Mi. N of Jct. Ia 57
RouteU.S. Route 218
StateIowa
Coordinates42.54428, -92.42467
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.9 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,100 (2023)
Projected traffic12,100 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 SB US 218 over Over Cc RR built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SB US 218 over Over Cc RR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SB US 218 over Over Cc RR carry?

About 12,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SB US 218 over Over Cc RR?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SB US 218 over Over Cc RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.