Ia 188 over US 218
GoodBremer County, Iowa · At Jct. US 218 · Structure no. 000000000608050
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 305 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,090
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ia 188 over US 218 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 188 over US 218 in Bremer County, Iowa. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,090 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,090 by 2044. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ia 188 over US 218 built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ia 188 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Ia 188 over US 218 carry?
About 1,090 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Ia 188 over US 218?
The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Ia 188 over US 218?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.