US Bridges

2nd Ave S over Cn RR & Meriweather DR

Fair

Webster County, Iowa · 0.8 Mi. E of N JCT US 169 · Structure no. 000000000052310

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
660 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,050
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

2nd Ave S over Cn RR & Meriweather DR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 2nd Ave S over Cn RR & Meriweather DR in Webster County, Iowa. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 3,050 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,050 by 2043. The structure is 660 ft (201.2 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries2nd Ave S
CrossesCn RR & Meriweather DR
Location0.8 Mi. E of N JCT US 169
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWebster County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.50186, -94.19654
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length660 ft (201.2 m)
Longest span166 ft (50.6 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,050 (2022)
Projected traffic3,050 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 2nd Ave S over Cn RR & Meriweather DR built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2nd Ave S over Cn RR & Meriweather DR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 2nd Ave S over Cn RR & Meriweather DR carry?

About 3,050 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 2nd Ave S over Cn RR & Meriweather DR?

The structure is 660 ft (201.2 m) long with a longest span of 166 ft (50.6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns 2nd Ave S over Cn RR & Meriweather DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.