C 57 over US 218 & Ia 27
GoodBlack Hawk County, Iowa · 218 at C-57 Interchange · Structure no. 000000000700380
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 290 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,182
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
C 57 over US 218 & Ia 27 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C 57 over US 218 & Ia 27 in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 3,182 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,182 by 2043. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was C 57 over US 218 & Ia 27 built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is C 57 over US 218 & Ia 27 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does C 57 over US 218 & Ia 27 carry?
About 3,182 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is C 57 over US 218 & Ia 27?
The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns C 57 over US 218 & Ia 27?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.