US 18 over Little Sioux Overflow

Fair Condition95 years old4,170 vehicles/day

Location

StateIowa
CountyClay
Location3.6 Mi. E Of E Jct. US 71
CarriesUS 18
CrossesLittle Sioux Overflow
Coordinates43.12781, -95.07381

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical7 — Countermeasures installed

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length42.0 ft (12.8 m)
Max Span40.0 ft (12.2 m)
Deck Width48.6 ft (14.8 m)
Deck Area189.4 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1931 (reconstructed 1965)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic4,170 (2022)
Truck Traffic16%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection823
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000020350

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