US 218 NB over SB US 63
GoodBlack Hawk County, Iowa · At Jct. U.S. #63 · Structure no. 000000000606245
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 212 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 218 NB over SB US 63 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 218 NB over SB US 63 in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 11,250 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,250 by 2043. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 59 ft wide.
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 218 NB over SB US 63 built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 218 NB over SB US 63 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does US 218 NB over SB US 63 carry?
About 11,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US 218 NB over SB US 63?
The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns US 218 NB over SB US 63?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.