US Bridges

E 2nd ST over Iais RR

Good

Adair County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000000071

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
196 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 2nd ST over Iais RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E 2nd ST over Iais RR in Adair County, Iowa. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 196 ft (59.8 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesE 2nd ST
CrossesIais RR
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.49842, -94.63963
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length196 ft (59.8 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2022)
Projected traffic120 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E 2nd ST over Iais RR built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 2nd ST over Iais RR 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 E 2nd ST over Iais RR carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is E 2nd ST over Iais RR?

The structure is 196 ft (59.8 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns E 2nd ST over Iais RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.