US 65 over US 18
GoodCerro Gordo County, Iowa · At Jct. US 18 · Structure no. 000000000601930
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 234 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 65 over US 18 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 65 over US 18 in Cerro Gordo 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,800 by 2043. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 93 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 65 over US 18 built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 65 over US 18 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US 65 over US 18 carry?
About 5,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 65 over US 18?
The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.
Who owns US 65 over US 18?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.