US Bridges

Winfield Ave over US 34/218

Good

Henry County, Iowa · 1.5 Mi. W of E Jct.Us 218 · Structure no. 000000000608170

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
241 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,290
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winfield Ave over US 34/218 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Winfield Ave over US 34/218 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 1,290 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,290 by 2042. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWinfield Ave
CrossesUS 34/218
Location1.5 Mi. W of E Jct.Us 218
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHenry County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.98131, -91.51701
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length241 ft (73.5 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,290 (2022)
Projected traffic1,290 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 Winfield Ave over US 34/218 built?

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

What condition is Winfield Ave over US 34/218 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 Winfield Ave over US 34/218 carry?

About 1,290 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Winfield Ave over US 34/218?

The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Winfield Ave over US 34/218?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.