US Bridges

Lone Tree RD over US 218

Good

Black Hawk County, Iowa · 1.7 MI N of Ia 57 & Ia 58 · Structure no. 000000000601600

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
231 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,358
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lone Tree RD over US 218 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lone Tree RD over US 218 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 2,358 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,358 by 2043. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLone Tree RD
CrossesUS 218
Location1.7 MI N of Ia 57 & Ia 58
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.56124, -92.42646
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,358 (2022)
Projected traffic2,358 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Lone Tree RD over US 218 built?

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

What condition is Lone Tree RD over US 218 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Lone Tree RD over US 218 carry?

About 2,358 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Lone Tree RD over US 218?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Lone Tree RD over US 218?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.