US Bridges

NB US 218 over F50 (oak Crest Hill Rd)

Good

Johnson County, Iowa · 1.6 Mi. S of Jct. Ia 1 · Structure no. 000000000605000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
241 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB US 218 over F50 (oak Crest Hill Rd) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB US 218 over F50 (oak Crest Hill Rd) 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 8,150 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,150 by 2044. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNB US 218
CrossesF50 (oak Crest Hill Rd)
Location1.6 Mi. S of Jct. Ia 1
RouteU.S. Route 218
StateIowa
Coordinates41.61428, -91.55036
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length241 ft (73.5 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,150 (2022)
Projected traffic8,150 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NB US 218 over F50 (oak Crest Hill Rd) built?

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

What condition is NB US 218 over F50 (oak Crest Hill Rd) 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 NB US 218 over F50 (oak Crest Hill Rd) carry?

About 8,150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is NB US 218 over F50 (oak Crest Hill Rd)?

The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns NB US 218 over F50 (oak Crest Hill Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.