US Bridges

Ia 2 over Middle 102 River

Fair

Taylor County, Iowa · 2.9 Mi. W of Jct. Ia 148 · Structure no. 000000000049821

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 2 over Middle 102 River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ia 2 over Middle 102 River in Taylor County, Iowa. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,350 by 2043. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesIa 2
CrossesMiddle 102 River
Location2.9 Mi. W of Jct. Ia 148
RouteState Highway 2
StateIowa
Coordinates40.67728, -94.7806
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2022)
Projected traffic1,350 by 2043
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

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 Middle 102 River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 2 over Middle 102 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 2 over Middle 102 River carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Ia 2 over Middle 102 River?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 2 over Middle 102 River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.