US 18 over Little Sioux River

Fair Condition96 years old2,560 vehicles/day

Location

StateIowa
CountyClay
Location2.1 Mi. W Of W Jct US 71
CarriesUS 18
CrossesLittle Sioux River
Coordinates43.18434, -95.19193

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length179.1 ft (54.6 m)
Max Span45.9 ft (14 m)
Deck Width32.2 ft (9.8 m)
Deck Area535.1 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1930 (reconstructed 1958)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,560 (2022)
Truck Traffic30%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection823
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000020320

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