US 218 SB over US 34
FairHenry County, Iowa · At S Jct. US 34 · Structure no. 000000000608010
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 268 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 218 SB over US 34 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 218 SB over US 34 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2043. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 218 SB over US 34 built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 218 SB over US 34 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does US 218 SB over US 34 carry?
About 3,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.
How long is US 218 SB over US 34?
The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns US 218 SB over US 34?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.