US Bridges

Ia 2 over Sugar Creek

Good

Lee County, Iowa · 1.9 Mi. W of Jct. US 218 · Structure no. 000000000033251

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
207 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,630
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 2 over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 2 over Sugar 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,630 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,630 by 2042. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesIa 2
CrossesSugar Creek
Location1.9 Mi. W of Jct. US 218
RouteState Highway 2
CountyLee County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.63902, -91.59179
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,630 (2022)
Projected traffic1,630 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Sugar Creek built?

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

What condition is Ia 2 over Sugar 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 Sugar Creek carry?

About 1,630 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ia 2 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 2 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.