US 218 over Cedar River
FairFloyd County, Iowa · 0.2 Mi. S of S.R. B33 · Structure no. 000000000025011
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 365 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,910
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 218 over Cedar River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 218 over Cedar River in Floyd County, Iowa. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 2,910 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,910 by 2044. The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Cedar River built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 218 over Cedar River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does US 218 over Cedar River carry?
About 2,910 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US 218 over Cedar River?
The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 218 over Cedar River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.