US Bridges

Ia 2 over Jackson Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Iowa · 3.8 Mi. W of Jct. SR S56 · Structure no. 000000000051970

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,160
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 2 over Jackson Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 2 over Jackson Creek in Wayne County, Iowa. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 2,160 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,160 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesIa 2
CrossesJackson Creek
Location3.8 Mi. W of Jct. SR S56
RouteState Highway 2
CountyWayne County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.74883, -93.21791
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,160 (2022)
Projected traffic2,160 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Jackson Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 2 over Jackson 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 2 over Jackson Creek carry?

About 2,160 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Ia 2 over Jackson Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 2 over Jackson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.