US Bridges

FM F-12 over I-380 & US 218

Good

Johnson County, Iowa · 2.9 Mi. S of CO RD E70. · Structure no. 000000000205625

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
263 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM F-12 over I-380 & US 218 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM F-12 over I-380 & US 218 in Johnson County, Iowa. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,800 by 2043. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM F-12
CrossesI-380 & US 218
Location2.9 Mi. S of CO RD E70.
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.84789, -91.66787
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (2022)
Projected traffic6,800 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 FM F-12 over I-380 & US 218 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM F-12 over I-380 & 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FM F-12 over I-380 & US 218 carry?

About 6,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM F-12 over I-380 & US 218?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM F-12 over I-380 & US 218?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.