US Bridges

US 218 over Stream

Good

Mitchell County, Iowa · 0.5 Mi. N of S.R. A23 · Structure no. 000000000036451

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,530
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 218 over Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 218 over Stream in Mitchell County, Iowa. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 2,530 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,530 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUS 218
CrossesStream
Location0.5 Mi. N of S.R. A23
RouteU.S. Route 218
StateIowa
Coordinates43.44412, -92.92536
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,530 (2022)
Projected traffic2,530 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 218 over Stream built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 218 over Stream 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 218 over Stream carry?

About 2,530 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 218 over Stream?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 218 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.