US Bridges

Ia 2 US 275 over Drainage

Good

Fremont County, Iowa · 0.4 Mi. S of N Jct. Ia 2 · Structure no. 000000000609390

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,140
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 2 US 275 over Drainage is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ia 2 US 275 over Drainage in Fremont County, Iowa. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,140 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,140 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.

CarriesIa 2 US 275
CrossesDrainage
Location0.4 Mi. S of N Jct. Ia 2
RouteU.S. Route 275
StateIowa
Coordinates40.74302, -95.62601
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,140 (2022)
Projected traffic1,140 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 US 275 over Drainage built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 2 US 275 over Drainage 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 2 US 275 over Drainage carry?

About 1,140 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Ia 2 US 275 over Drainage?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ia 2 US 275 over Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.