US Bridges

Ramp D (nb) over Overflow

Good

Black Hawk County, Iowa · 0.2 Mi. N Jct. Ia #57 · Structure no. 000000000601645

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
493 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp D (nb) over Overflow is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp D (nb) over Overflow 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,100 by 2043. The structure is 493 ft (150.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRamp D (nb)
CrossesOverflow
Location0.2 Mi. N Jct. Ia #57
RouteU.S. Route 218
StateIowa
Coordinates42.54026, -92.4246
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length493 ft (150.3 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2022)
Projected traffic5,100 by 2043
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp D (nb) over Overflow built?

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

What condition is Ramp D (nb) over Overflow 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp D (nb) over Overflow carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Ramp D (nb) over Overflow?

The structure is 493 ft (150.3 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp D (nb) over Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.