218 SB to 116 NB over US 218
GoodBremer County, Iowa · 4.3 Mi. S of Jct. Ia 3 · Structure no. 000000000601945
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 288 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 220
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
218 SB to 116 NB over US 218 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 218 SB to 116 NB over US 218 in Bremer County, Iowa. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2044. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 29 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 218 SB to 116 NB over US 218 built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is 218 SB to 116 NB over US 218 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does 218 SB to 116 NB over US 218 carry?
About 220 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is 218 SB to 116 NB over US 218?
The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns 218 SB to 116 NB over US 218?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.