US Bridges

Ia 2 over Lick Creek

Good

Lee County, Iowa · 4.3 Miles E of JCT of 81 · Structure no. 000000000033241

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,330
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 2 over Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 2 over Lick Creek in Lee County, Iowa. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 1,330 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,330 by 2042. The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesIa 2
CrossesLick Creek
Location4.3 Miles E of JCT of 81
RouteState Highway 2
StateIowa
Coordinates40.62721, -91.68399
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length133 ft (40.6 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,330 (2022)
Projected traffic1,330 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Lick Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 2 over Lick Creek 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 over Lick Creek carry?

About 1,330 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Ia 2 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 2 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.