US Bridges

Ia 2 over Bone Run Creek

Fair

Van Buren County, Iowa · 6.0 Mi. W of Jct. Ia 1 · Structure no. 000000000050220

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,130
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 2 over Bone Run Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ia 2 over Bone Run Creek in Van Buren County, Iowa. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1,130 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,130 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesIa 2
CrossesBone Run Creek
Location6.0 Mi. W of Jct. Ia 1
RouteState Highway 2
StateIowa
Coordinates40.66411, -92.05709
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,130 (2022)
Projected traffic1,130 by 2042
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Bone Run Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 2 over Bone Run Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 2 over Bone Run Creek carry?

About 1,130 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Ia 2 over Bone Run Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ia 2 over Bone Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.