US Bridges

C 50 Barrick RD over US 218

Good

Bremer County, Iowa · At the Jct. SR C50 · Structure no. 000000000700020

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,815
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C 50 Barrick RD over US 218 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C 50 Barrick RD over US 218 in Bremer County, Iowa. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 4,815 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,815 by 2044. The structure is 280 ft (85.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesC 50 Barrick RD
CrossesUS 218
LocationAt the Jct. SR C50
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.64936, -92.45226
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length280 ft (85.4 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,815 (2022)
Projected traffic4,815 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was C 50 Barrick RD over US 218 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is C 50 Barrick RD 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does C 50 Barrick RD over US 218 carry?

About 4,815 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is C 50 Barrick RD over US 218?

The structure is 280 ft (85.4 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns C 50 Barrick RD over US 218?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.