US Bridges

Ia 2 over White Oak Creek

Fair

Van Buren County, Iowa · 4.8 Mi. E of Jct. Ia 1 · Structure no. 000000000050240

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,320
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 2 over White Oak Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 2 over White Oak Creek in Van Buren County, Iowa. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 100 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 1,320 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,320 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesIa 2
CrossesWhite Oak Creek
Location4.8 Mi. E of Jct. Ia 1
RouteState Highway 2
CountyVan Buren County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.67531, -91.8552
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,320 (2022)
Projected traffic1,320 by 2042
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 White Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is Ia 2 over White Oak 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 2 over White Oak Creek carry?

About 1,320 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Ia 2 over White Oak Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 2 over White Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.