US Bridges

CO RD S 70 over US 18

Good

Floyd County, Iowa · At the Jct. SR S70 · Structure no. 000000000606470

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
225 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
697
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD S 70 over US 18 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD S 70 over US 18 in Floyd County, Iowa. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 697 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 697 by 2044. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCO RD S 70
CrossesUS 18
LocationAt the Jct. SR S70
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.11608, -93.02353
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 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 width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic697 (2022)
Projected traffic697 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 CO RD S 70 over US 18 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD S 70 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD S 70 over US 18 carry?

About 697 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CO RD S 70 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 37 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD S 70 over US 18?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.