US Bridges

US 18 WB over I&m RR

Good

Floyd County, Iowa · 0.4 Mi. E of Jct. SR B35 · Structure no. 000000000607405

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
219 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 18 WB over I&m RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 18 WB over I&m RR 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 4,550 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,550 by 2043. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 18 WB
CrossesI&m RR
Location0.4 Mi. E of Jct. SR B35
RouteU.S. Route 18
StateIowa
Coordinates43.08468, -92.71777
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.6 US tons
Inventory rating43.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,550 (2022)
Projected traffic4,550 by 2043
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 WB over I&m RR built?

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

What condition is US 18 WB over I&m RR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 18 WB over I&m RR carry?

About 4,550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is US 18 WB over I&m RR?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 18 WB over I&m RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.