US Bridges

Ia 2 over East Nodaway River

Fair

Page County, Iowa · 0.3 MI W of SR N-14 · Structure no. 000000000038831

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,680
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 2 over East Nodaway River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 2 over East Nodaway River in Page County, Iowa. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,680 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,680 by 2043. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesIa 2
CrossesEast Nodaway River
Location0.3 MI W of SR N-14
RouteState Highway 2
CountyPage County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.72753, -94.98018
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,680 (2022)
Projected traffic2,680 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 East Nodaway River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 2 over East Nodaway River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 2 over East Nodaway River carry?

About 2,680 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ia 2 over East Nodaway River?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 2 over East Nodaway River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.