US Bridges

Ia 2 over Cooper Creek

Good

Appanoose County, Iowa · 1.5 Mi. W of JCT Iowa 5 · Structure no. 000000000013790

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,310
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 2 over Cooper Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 2 over Cooper Creek 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 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 3,310 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,310 by 2044. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesIa 2
CrossesCooper Creek
Location1.5 Mi. W of JCT Iowa 5
RouteState Highway 2
StateIowa
Coordinates40.73838, -92.89474
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,310 (2022)
Projected traffic3,310 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ia 2 over Cooper Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 2 over Cooper Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 2 over Cooper Creek carry?

About 3,310 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ia 2 over Cooper Creek?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 2 over Cooper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.