Ia 2 over Drainage Ditch
GoodRinggold County, Iowa · 1.7 Mi. W of Jct. SR P33 · Structure no. 000000000046341
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ia 2 over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 2 over Drainage Ditch in Ringgold County, Iowa. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,150 by 2044. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ia 2 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ia 2 over Drainage Ditch 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 Drainage Ditch carry?
About 1,150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Ia 2 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Ia 2 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.