US Bridges

US 218 NB over Ia 22

Good

Washington County, Iowa · At Jct. Ia 22 & U.S. 218 · Structure no. 000000000605593

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
237 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 218 NB over Ia 22 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 218 NB over Ia 22 in Washington County, Iowa. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 6,900 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,900 by 2044. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesUS 218 NB
CrossesIa 22
LocationAt Jct. Ia 22 & U.S. 218
RouteU.S. Route 218
StateIowa
Coordinates41.48674, -91.55125
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,900 (2022)
Projected traffic6,900 by 2044
Trucks19%
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 US 218 NB over Ia 22 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 218 NB over Ia 22 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 218 NB over Ia 22 carry?

About 6,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 218 NB over Ia 22?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 218 NB over Ia 22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.