US 218 over Cedar Rvr & Trail
FairBlack Hawk County, Iowa · 2.9 Mi. S Jct. Ia #57 · Structure no. 000000000605925
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 828 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 218 over Cedar Rvr & Trail is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 218 over Cedar Rvr & Trail in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 21,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,500 by 2043. The structure is 828 ft (252.4 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 218 over Cedar Rvr & Trail built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 218 over Cedar Rvr & Trail in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does US 218 over Cedar Rvr & Trail carry?
About 21,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 218 over Cedar Rvr & Trail?
The structure is 828 ft (252.4 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.
Who owns US 218 over Cedar Rvr & Trail?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.