US Bridges

S Iris ST over US 218

Good

Henry County, Iowa · 0.4 Mi. S of S Jct. US 34 · Structure no. 000000000608000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
279 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
830
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Iris ST over US 218 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Iris ST over US 218 in Henry County, Iowa. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 830 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 830 by 2043. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS Iris ST
CrossesUS 218
Location0.4 Mi. S of S Jct. US 34
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates40.95468, -91.52187
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length279 ft (85 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic830 (2022)
Projected traffic830 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 S Iris ST over US 218 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Iris ST over US 218 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does S Iris ST over US 218 carry?

About 830 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S Iris ST over US 218?

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns S Iris ST over US 218?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.