US Bridges

Ia 2 over Stream

Poor

Fremont County, Iowa · 3.9 Mi. E of Jct. I-29 · Structure no. 000000000025360

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
377 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
1,630
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 2 over Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ia 2 over Stream in Fremont County, Iowa. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 72 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,630 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,630 by 2044. The structure is 377 ft (114.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesIa 2
CrossesStream
Location3.9 Mi. E of Jct. I-29
RouteState Highway 2
CountyFremont County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.68784, -95.7105
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 20
Structure length377 ft (114.9 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,630 (2022)
Projected traffic1,630 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Stream built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Ia 2 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 2 over Stream carry?

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

How long is Ia 2 over Stream?

The structure is 377 ft (114.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 2 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.