US Bridges

Ia 2 over Over BNSF RR

Fair

Fremont County, Iowa · 0.3 Mi. E of Jct. I-29 · Structure no. 000000000025331

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,630
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 2 over Over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 2 over Over BNSF RR 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 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 1,630 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,630 by 2042. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIa 2
CrossesOver BNSF RR
Location0.3 Mi. E of Jct. I-29
RouteState Highway 2
CountyFremont County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.68908, -95.77641
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,630 (2022)
Projected traffic1,630 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ia 2 over Over BNSF RR built?

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

What condition is Ia 2 over Over BNSF 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 2 over Over BNSF RR carry?

About 1,630 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ia 2 over Over BNSF RR?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 2 over Over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.