NB US 218 over Cedar River
FairBremer County, Iowa · 0.6 Mi. N of Jct. SR C50 · Structure no. 000000000601235
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 679 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NB US 218 over Cedar River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB US 218 over Cedar River in Bremer County, Iowa. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,500 by 2044. The structure is 679 ft (207 m) long and 43 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 NB US 218 over Cedar River built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is NB US 218 over Cedar River 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does NB US 218 over Cedar River carry?
About 9,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is NB US 218 over Cedar River?
The structure is 679 ft (207 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns NB US 218 over Cedar River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.