US Bridges

Ia 60 NB over U.S. 18

Good

O'Brien County, Iowa · At Jct. U.S. 18 · Structure no. 000000000608900

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
252 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,735
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 60 NB over U.S. 18 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 60 NB over U.S. 18 in O'Brien County, Iowa. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,735 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,735 by 2042. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesIa 60 NB
CrossesU.S. 18
LocationAt Jct. U.S. 18
RouteState Highway 60
StateIowa
Coordinates43.1856, -95.81276
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,735 (2022)
Projected traffic1,735 by 2042
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Ia 60 NB over U.S. 18 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 60 NB over U.S. 18 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 60 NB over U.S. 18 carry?

About 1,735 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is Ia 60 NB over U.S. 18?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 60 NB over U.S. 18?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.