US 218 SB over US 18
GoodFloyd County, Iowa · At Jct. SR T64 & US 218 · Structure no. 000000000607580
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 208 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,950
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 218 SB over US 18 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 218 SB 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 3,950 vehicles a day, roughly 47% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,950 by 2043. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 218 SB over US 18 built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 218 SB 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does US 218 SB over US 18 carry?
About 3,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 47% are trucks.
How long is US 218 SB over US 18?
The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 218 SB over US 18?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.