Ia 2 over Big Sugar Creek
PoorLee County, Iowa · 3.4 Mi. W of W JCT US 61 · Structure no. 000000000033261
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 291 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,980
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ia 2 over Big Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 2 over Big Sugar Creek in Lee County, Iowa. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,980 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,980 by 2044. The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ia 2 over Big Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ia 2 over Big Sugar Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Ia 2 over Big Sugar Creek carry?
About 2,980 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Ia 2 over Big Sugar Creek?
The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Ia 2 over Big Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.