US Bridges

NB US 218 over Old Man Creek Overflow

Fair

Johnson County, Iowa · 0.6 Mi. N of Observ. Ave · Structure no. 000000000604985

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB US 218 over Old Man Creek Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying NB US 218 over Old Man Creek Overflow in Johnson County, Iowa. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 10,250 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,250 by 2043. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNB US 218
CrossesOld Man Creek Overflow
Location0.6 Mi. N of Observ. Ave
RouteU.S. Route 218
StateIowa
Coordinates41.56299, -91.54474
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,250 (2022)
Projected traffic10,250 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NB US 218 over Old Man Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is NB US 218 over Old Man Creek Overflow 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does NB US 218 over Old Man Creek Overflow carry?

About 10,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is NB US 218 over Old Man Creek Overflow?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns NB US 218 over Old Man Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.