US Bridges

Mallard Ave over US 18

Good

Cerro Gordo County, Iowa · 4.4 Mi. E of Jct. I-35 · Structure no. 000000000606655

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
225 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,502
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mallard Ave over US 18 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mallard Ave over US 18 in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,502 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,502 by 2043. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMallard Ave
CrossesUS 18
Location4.4 Mi. E of Jct. I-35
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.10508, -93.26073
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.3 US tons
Inventory rating58.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,502 (2022)
Projected traffic1,502 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Mallard Ave over US 18 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mallard Ave 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 2023.

How much traffic does Mallard Ave over US 18 carry?

About 1,502 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Mallard Ave over US 18?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Mallard Ave over US 18?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.