US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 2 over Iowa River Overflow

Good

Tama County, Iowa · 6KM to Iowa P.O. · Structure no. 00000000000F408

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 2 over Iowa River Overflow is a concrete slab carrying IRR BIA RTE 2 over Iowa River Overflow in Tama County, Iowa. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 2
CrossesIowa River Overflow
Location6KM to Iowa P.O.
RouteFederal Lands Road 1205
StateIowa
Coordinates41.96444, -92.63129
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic400 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE 2 over Iowa River Overflow built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 2 over Iowa River Overflow 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 2 over Iowa River Overflow carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 2 over Iowa River Overflow?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 2 over Iowa River Overflow?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.