Ia 2 over Dme RR
FairAppanoose County, Iowa · 2.2 Mi. E of SR S70 · Structure no. 000000000013770
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 229 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,030
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ia 2 over Dme RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 2 over Dme RR in Appanoose County, Iowa. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 2,030 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,030 by 2044. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ia 2 over Dme RR built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ia 2 over Dme RR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Ia 2 over Dme RR carry?
About 2,030 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Ia 2 over Dme RR?
The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Ia 2 over Dme RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.