Ia 2 over Overflow W Branch River
FairFremont County, Iowa · 1.8 Mi. W of S.R. L-68 · Structure no. 000000000025390
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 297 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,050
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ia 2 over Overflow W Branch River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 2 over Overflow W Branch River in Fremont County, Iowa. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 71 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 2,050 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,050 by 2044. The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ia 2 over Overflow W Branch River built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is Ia 2 over Overflow W Branch River 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Ia 2 over Overflow W Branch River carry?
About 2,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Ia 2 over Overflow W Branch River?
The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Ia 2 over Overflow W Branch River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.