US Bridges

Ia 2 over Fisher Creek

Fair

Fremont County, Iowa · 2.1 Mi. W of Jct. US 59 · Structure no. 000000000602900

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,910
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 2 over Fisher Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ia 2 over Fisher Creek in Fremont County, Iowa. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 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 1,910 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,910 by 2042. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesIa 2
CrossesFisher Creek
Location2.1 Mi. W of Jct. US 59
RouteState Highway 2
CountyFremont County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.74293, -95.42485
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
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,910 (2022)
Projected traffic1,910 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Fisher Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 2 over Fisher Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 2 over Fisher Creek carry?

About 1,910 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Ia 2 over Fisher Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 2 over Fisher Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.