US Bridges

Poweshiek ST over US 218

Good

Johnson County, Iowa · 2.8 Mi. S of Jct. Ia 1 · Structure no. 000000000604995

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
290 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poweshiek ST over US 218 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Poweshiek ST over US 218 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesPoweshiek ST
CrossesUS 218
Location2.8 Mi. S of Jct. Ia 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.59766, -91.54819
Functional classUrban 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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic100 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Poweshiek ST over US 218 built?

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

What condition is Poweshiek ST 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 2024.

How much traffic does Poweshiek ST over US 218 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Poweshiek ST over US 218?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Poweshiek ST over US 218?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.