US Bridges

Warbler Ave over US 18

Good

Cerro Gordo County, Iowa · 3.1 Mi. E of Jct. SR S56 · Structure no. 000000000607345

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
224 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
47
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Warbler Ave over US 18 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Warbler Ave over US 18 in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 47 vehicles a day, projected to reach 47 by 2044. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWarbler Ave
CrossesUS 18
Location3.1 Mi. E of Jct. SR S56
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.11875, -93.06293
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2022)
Projected traffic47 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Warbler Ave over US 18 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Warbler 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 2024.

How much traffic does Warbler Ave over US 18 carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Warbler Ave over US 18?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Warbler Ave over US 18?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.