218th ST over Plum Creek
GoodDelaware County, Iowa · 218th St. SE of Earlville · Structure no. 000000000141641
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 153 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 118
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
218th ST over Plum Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 218th ST over Plum Creek in Delaware 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 118 vehicles a day, projected to reach 118 by 2044. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 218th ST over Plum Creek built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is 218th ST over Plum Creek 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does 218th ST over Plum Creek carry?
About 118 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is 218th ST over Plum Creek?
The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns 218th ST over Plum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.