US 218 over Drainage Ditch
PoorChickasaw County, Iowa · 094141800 · Structure no. 000000000019800
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 639
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 218 over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 218 over Drainage Ditch in Chickasaw County, Iowa. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 639 vehicles a day, projected to reach 639 by 2044. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 218 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 218 over Drainage Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does US 218 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 639 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is US 218 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns US 218 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.