US Bridges

Jewel Ave over US 218

Good

Henry County, Iowa · 3.0 Mi. N of S Jct. US 34 · Structure no. 000000000608015

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
244 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jewel Ave over US 218 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jewel Ave over US 218 in Henry County, Iowa. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2043. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesJewel Ave
CrossesUS 218
Location3.0 Mi. N of S Jct. US 34
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHenry County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.99191, -91.54157
Functional classRural Local

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.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2022)
Projected traffic140 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Jewel Ave over US 218 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jewel Ave 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 Jewel Ave over US 218 carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Jewel Ave over US 218?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Jewel Ave over US 218?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.