US Bridges

US218NB to I80 WB over I 80 Ramps F & G

Good

Johnson County, Iowa · I-80/I-380 Interchange · Structure no. 000000000700745

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,350 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,340
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US218NB to I80 WB over I 80 Ramps F & G is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US218NB to I80 WB over I 80 Ramps F & G in Johnson County, Iowa. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,340 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,340 by 2043. The structure is 1,350 ft (411.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS218NB to I80 WB
CrossesI 80 Ramps F & G
LocationI-80/I-380 Interchange
RouteInterstate 80
StateIowa
Coordinates41.69227, -91.63461
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,350 ft (411.5 m)
Longest span230 ft (70.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,340 (2022)
Projected traffic2,340 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 US218NB to I80 WB over I 80 Ramps F & G built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is US218NB to I80 WB over I 80 Ramps F & G 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US218NB to I80 WB over I 80 Ramps F & G carry?

About 2,340 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US218NB to I80 WB over I 80 Ramps F & G?

The structure is 1,350 ft (411.5 m) long with a longest span of 230 ft (70.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US218NB to I80 WB over I 80 Ramps F & G?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.