US Bridges

Ia 2 WB over Missouri River Overflow

Good

Fremont County, Iowa · 0.5 Mi. E. of Missouri R. · Structure no. 000000000701080

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,103 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 2 WB over Missouri River Overflow is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 2 WB over Missouri River Overflow in Fremont County, Iowa. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 4,150 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,150 by 2043. The structure is 1,103 ft (336.2 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesIa 2 WB
CrossesMissouri River Overflow
Location0.5 Mi. E. of Missouri R.
RouteState Highway 2
StateIowa
Coordinates40.67813, -95.82414
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,103 ft (336.2 m)
Longest span157 ft (47.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,150 (2022)
Projected traffic4,150 by 2043
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 WB over Missouri River Overflow built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 2 WB over Missouri River Overflow 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 2 WB over Missouri River Overflow carry?

About 4,150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Ia 2 WB over Missouri River Overflow?

The structure is 1,103 ft (336.2 m) long with a longest span of 157 ft (47.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 2 WB over Missouri River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.