US Bridges

Ia 2 over Missouri River

Good

Fremont County, Iowa · Near Nebraska City NE · Structure no. 000000000025301

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,895 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 2 over Missouri River is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying Ia 2 over Missouri River in Fremont County, Iowa. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,300 by 2042. The structure is 1,895 ft (577.6 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesIa 2
CrossesMissouri River
LocationNear Nebraska City NE
RouteState Highway 2
StateIowa
Coordinates40.67058, -95.8307
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,895 ft (577.6 m)
Longest span416 ft (126.8 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,300 (2022)
Projected traffic8,300 by 2042
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ia 2 over Missouri River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 2 over Missouri River 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Ia 2 over Missouri River carry?

About 8,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Ia 2 over Missouri River?

The structure is 1,895 ft (577.6 m) long with a longest span of 416 ft (126.8 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 2 over Missouri River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.