US 218 NB over Big Sugar Creek
FairLee County, Iowa · At Jct. Ia 16 · Structure no. 000000000033231
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 125 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,550
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 218 NB over Big Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 218 NB over Big Sugar Creek in Lee County, Iowa. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 4,550 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,550 by 2043. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 218 NB over Big Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 218 NB over Big Sugar Creek 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does US 218 NB over Big Sugar Creek carry?
About 4,550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is US 218 NB over Big Sugar Creek?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns US 218 NB over Big Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.