NB US 218 over Ia 3
GoodBremer County, Iowa · At the Jct. of Iowa #3 · Structure no. 000000000606680
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 201 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,550
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NB US 218 over Ia 3 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB US 218 over Ia 3 in Bremer County, Iowa. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 3,550 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,550 by 2043. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 43 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 NB US 218 over Ia 3 built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is NB US 218 over Ia 3 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does NB US 218 over Ia 3 carry?
About 3,550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is NB US 218 over Ia 3?
The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns NB US 218 over Ia 3?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.