US 218 SB over Ia 2
GoodLee County, Iowa · At the Jct. Iowa 2 · Structure no. 000000000607950
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 198 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 218 SB over Ia 2 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 218 SB over Ia 2 in Lee County, Iowa. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2043. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 43 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 218 SB over Ia 2 built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 218 SB over Ia 2 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does US 218 SB over Ia 2 carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is US 218 SB over Ia 2?
The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 218 SB over Ia 2?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.