# Iowa Highway 92

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**Iowa Highway 92** (**Iowa 92**) is a [state highway](/source/State_highway_(Iowa)) that runs from east to west across the state of [Iowa](/source/Iowa). Iowa 92 is 279 miles (449 km) long and is part of a continuous 886-mile (1,426-kilometre) four-state "Highway 92" which begins in [Torrington, Wyoming](/source/Torrington,_Wyoming), goes through Nebraska and Iowa and ends in [La Moille, Illinois](/source/La_Moille,_Illinois). It begins at the [Missouri River](/source/Missouri_River) in [Council Bluffs](/source/Council_Bluffs,_Iowa), where it is a continuation of [Nebraska Highway 92](/source/Nebraska_Highway_92). It stretches across the state and serves to roughly demarcate the southern one-third of Iowa. It ends at the [Mississippi River](/source/Mississippi_River) in [Muscatine](/source/Muscatine,_Iowa) where it continues into Illinois as [Illinois Route 92](/source/Illinois_Route_92). Iowa 92 was designated in 1939 replacing the entirety of the original Iowa 2.

## Route description

Iowa 92 begins on the [South Omaha Bridge](/source/South_Omaha_Bridge) above the [Missouri River](/source/Missouri_River) with [U.S. Highway 275](/source/U.S._Highway_275) (US 275) between [Omaha, Nebraska](/source/Omaha,_Nebraska), and [Council Bluffs](/source/Council_Bluffs,_Iowa). It is a continuation of [Nebraska Highway 92](/source/Nebraska_Highway_92), which stretches across Nebraska and is itself a continuation of [Wyoming Highway 92](/source/Wyoming_Highway_92). Through Council Bluffs, the highways pass through the southern part of the city but just to the north of [Lake Manawa](/source/Lake_Manawa). At an interchange with [Interstate 29](/source/Interstate_29_in_Iowa) (I-29), US 275 splits away from Iowa 92 and joins the Interstate Highway. The road continues east through [Pottawattamie County](/source/Pottawattamie_County,_Iowa) and into the communities of [Treynor](/source/Treynor,_Iowa) and [Carson](/source/Carson,_Iowa). Just east of Carson lies a [two-quadrant interchange](/source/Quadrant_interchange) with [US 59](/source/U.S._Route_59_in_Iowa). 13 miles (21 km) later, the highway crosses the [East Nishnabotna River](/source/East_Nishnabotna_River) before it enters [Griswold](/source/Griswold,_Iowa). There, it meets [Iowa 48](/source/Iowa_Highway_48). The highway travels further east until it reaches an intersection with [US 71](/source/U.S._Route_71_in_Iowa) at [Lyman](/source/Lyman,_Iowa). Iowa 92 turns north onto US 71 and the two highways [are overlapped](/source/Concurrency_(road)) for 2 miles (3.2 km) when Iowa 92 returns to its easterly course.[2][3]

The highway heads due east for 18 miles (29 km) where it meets [Iowa 148](/source/Iowa_Highway_148) near [Massena](/source/Massena,_Iowa) and passes to the north of [Bridgewater](/source/Bridgewater,_Iowa). After the long straightaway, the highway turns to the northeast towards [Fontanelle](/source/Fontanelle,_Iowa) and then curves to the east-northeast to [Greenfield](/source/Greenfield,_Iowa) and an intersection with [Iowa 25](/source/Iowa_Highway_25). East of Greenfield, the highway follows a stair-step pattern, an easterly straightaway followed by a short curve to the north and then back to the east, for nearly 20 miles (32 km) until it reaches [US 169](/source/U.S._Route_169_in_Iowa) on the western outskirts of [Winterset](/source/Winterset,_Iowa). Iowa 92 turns north onto US 169 and the two highways form a northwestern [bypass](/source/Bypass_(road)) of Winterset. At John Wayne Drive, named after [the actor](/source/John_Wayne) who was born in Winterset, US 169 turns to the north toward [Adel](/source/Adel,_Iowa) and Iowa 92 continues to the east. It passes the town of [Patterson](/source/Patterson,_Iowa) and goes through [Bevington](/source/Bevington,_Iowa). Just east of the latter town, is an interchange with [I-35](/source/Interstate_35_in_Iowa). The highway travels to [Martensdale](/source/Martensdale,_Iowa), where it meets [Iowa 28](/source/Iowa_Highway_28) and crosses the [Middle River](/source/Middle_River_(Iowa)). Almost 10 miles (16 km) later, the highway enters the southern part of [Indianola](/source/Indianola,_Iowa) and intersects [US 65](/source/U.S._Route_65_in_Iowa) / [US 69](/source/U.S._Route_69_in_Iowa).[2][3]

Iowa 92 exits Indianola and continues east. It goes through the small towns of [Ackworth](/source/Ackworth,_Iowa) and [Sandyville](/source/Sandyville,_Iowa). Near, [Pleasantville](/source/Pleasantville,_Iowa), it widens to a four-lane [divided highway](/source/Divided_highway) right before it intersects [Iowa 5](/source/Iowa_Highway_5), which joins from the north. The two highways head to the southwest toward [Knoxville](/source/Knoxville,_Iowa). On the western edge of the city, a directional interchange marks the beginning of Iowa 92's lone [business route](#Business_route) as the mainline highway curves to the south. A [half-diamond interchange](/source/Half-diamond_interchange) shortly thereafter completes the traffic movements to and from the business route. Near [Knoxville Municipal Airport](/source/Knoxville_Municipal_Airport) lies an interchange with [Iowa 14](/source/Iowa_Highway_14) and in the southeastern part of Knoxville, Iowa 5 exits the four-lane highway. Iowa 92 Business also ends at this interchange. About 1⁄2 mile (800 m) later, the highway narrows to two lanes. For the next 20 miles (32 km), the highway does not pass through any community. It crosses the [Des Moines River](/source/Des_Moines_River) near the midpoint of this rural stretch. As it approaches [Oskaloosa](/source/Oskaloosa,_Iowa), the highway turns to the northeast and intersects [Iowa 163](/source/Iowa_Highway_163) at a diamond interchange. Through Oskaloosa, Iowa 92 follows A Avenue, the main east–west street; it goes through the downtown area where it intersects [US 63](/source/U.S._Route_63_in_Iowa) at Market Street. East of downtown, near the neighboring community of [University Park](/source/University_Park,_Iowa), it meets [Iowa 23](/source/Iowa_Highway_23), which heads south to [Ottumwa](/source/Ottumwa,_Iowa). Continuing east, the highway crosses the north and south branches of the [Skunk River](/source/Skunk_River_(Iowa)) before it intersects [Iowa 21](/source/Iowa_Highway_21) northwest of [Delta](/source/Delta,_Iowa).[2][3]

The roadway follows a straight line east through [Sigourney](/source/Sigourney,_Iowa), where it is briefly overlapped by [Iowa 149](/source/Iowa_Highway_149), and [West Chester](/source/West_Chester,_Iowa). A few miles north of [Washington](/source/Washington,_Iowa), it is met by [Iowa 1](/source/Iowa_Highway_1) from [Iowa City](/source/Iowa_City,_Iowa) to the north. The two highways travel south into the western side of Washington. Iowa 1 exits to the south as the highway curves to the east into the town. It skirts Washington's downtown area to the south, then to the east as it jogs north for two blocks before heading east once again. It passes through [Ainsworth](/source/Ainsworth,_Iowa) shortly before reaching the [Avenue of the Saints](/source/Avenue_of_the_Saints) highway. East of the Avenue of the Saints, the path of Iowa 92 is shaped by the adjacent railroad tracks owned by [Canadian Pacific](/source/Canadian_Pacific).[4] At [Columbus Junction](/source/Columbus_Junction,_Iowa), the highway takes an [overpass](/source/Overpass) above the downtown area and descends into the [Iowa River](/source/Iowa_River) valley. Less than a mile north of the highway is the confluence of the Iowa and [Cedar](/source/Cedar_River_(Iowa_River)) rivers. It then passes just to the south of [Fredonia](/source/Fredonia,_Iowa) and continues east to an interchange with [US 61](/source/U.S._Route_61_in_Iowa) at [Grandview](/source/Grandview,_Iowa).[2][3]

Iowa 92 turns north to follow US 61 for most of its remaining journey in Iowa. The highways turn to the northeast to descend onto [Muscatine Island](/source/Muscatine_Island), a sandy plain known for growing conditions ideal for [melons](/source/Cucumis_melo), particularly [muskmelons](/source/Cantaloupe).[5] On the southwestern edge of Muscatine, US 61 and Iowa 92 turn off of the highway onto a bypass of city. [US 61 Business](/source/U.S._Route_61_Business_(Muscatine,_Iowa)) continues northeasterly from the intersection. The bypass forms a near-180 degree squared arc around the city. Near the halfway mark of the road around Muscatine, the two highways are joined by [Iowa 22](/source/Iowa_Highway_22). The highway then turns to the east, where it roughly marks the northern city limit. The bypass ends at an intersection with [Iowa 38](/source/Iowa_Highway_38) and the other end of US 61 Business. There, both Iowa 22 splits away from US 61 with Iowa 22 to follow Iowa 38 southward to the city's riverfront. At Washington Street, Iowa 22 turns east toward [Buffalo](/source/Buffalo,_Iowa) and [Davenport](/source/Davenport,_Iowa). Iowa 92, US 61 Business, and Iowa 38 head south and then southwest for a few more blocks. At the foot of the [Norbert F. Beckey Bridge](/source/Norbert_F._Beckey_Bridge), where Iowa 92 turns east towards [Illinois](/source/Illinois), Iowa 38 ends and US 61 Business continues south into downtown Muscatine. Iowa 92 crosses the [Mississippi River](/source/Mississippi_River) on the Beckey Bridge and continues in Illinois as [Illinois Route 92](/source/Illinois_Route_92).[2][3]

## History

Iowa Highway 92 was designated on February 1, 1939, replacing the former Iowa Highway 2 in its entirety.[1] Iowa 92's designation created a continuous Highway 92 from [North Platte, Nebraska](/source/North_Platte,_Nebraska) to [La Moille, Illinois](/source/La_Moille,_Illinois).

## Business route

**Iowa Highway 92 Business** serves Knoxville, which follows the pre-freeway alignment of Iowa 92 and Iowa 5.

**Major intersections**

## References

1. "Highway Across Southern Iowa Renumbered 92". *Des Moines Tribune*. January 23, 1939. p. 7.

1. 2015. Retrieved February 22, 2020.

1. RR. Retrieved February 22, 2020.

1. Welvaert, Brandy (July 31, 2009). ["A little slice of Muscatine: Melons grown and ripened in Iowa are in season"](http://www.qconline.com/radish/a-little-slice-of-muscatine-melons-grown-and-ripened-in/article_0461a34c-8693-58fd-a356-1a5e2ca9afa9.html). *Radish Magazine*. Moline, Illinois: QConline.com. Retrieved November 9, 2017.

## External links

- [End of Iowa 92](http://www.iowahighwayends.net/ends/ia92.html) at Iowa Highway Ends

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