US Bridges

Ia 2 over Platte River

Good

Ringgold County, Iowa · 1.0 Mi. W of Jct. SR P27 · Structure no. 000000000046331

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
208 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
870
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 2 over Platte River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 2 over Platte River in Ringgold 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 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 870 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 870 by 2044. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesIa 2
CrossesPlatte River
Location1.0 Mi. W of Jct. SR P27
RouteState Highway 2
StateIowa
Coordinates40.7117, -94.40471
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic870 (2022)
Projected traffic870 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Platte River built?

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

What condition is Ia 2 over Platte River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 2 over Platte River carry?

About 870 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Ia 2 over Platte River?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 2 over Platte River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.