US 18 over Dry Run Creek
GoodSioux County, Iowa · 1.7 Mi. W of S.R. K24 · Structure no. 000000000048211
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 170 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,040
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 18 over Dry Run Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 18 over Dry Run Creek in Sioux County, Iowa. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 3,040 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,040 by 2044. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 18 over Dry Run Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 18 over Dry Run Creek 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US 18 over Dry Run Creek carry?
About 3,040 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is US 18 over Dry Run Creek?
The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 18 over Dry Run Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.