US Bridges

US 18 EB over Ia Northern RR & Stream

Good

Floyd County, Iowa · 1.1 Mi. E of Jct. SR S70 · Structure no. 000000000606615

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
604 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 18 EB over Ia Northern RR & Stream is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 18 EB over Ia Northern RR & Stream in Floyd County, Iowa. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 5,350 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,350 by 2044. The structure is 604 ft (184.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 18 EB
CrossesIa Northern RR & Stream
Location1.1 Mi. E of Jct. SR S70
RouteU.S. Route 18
StateIowa
Coordinates43.11664, -93.00338
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length604 ft (184.1 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,350 (2022)
Projected traffic5,350 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 18 EB over Ia Northern RR & Stream built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 18 EB over Ia Northern RR & Stream 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 US 18 EB over Ia Northern RR & Stream carry?

About 5,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 18 EB over Ia Northern RR & Stream?

The structure is 604 ft (184.1 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 18 EB over Ia Northern RR & Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.