West 3rd Street over Drainage
PoorPosted for loadBremer County, Iowa · 093112307 · Structure no. 000000000011190
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 65 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 195
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
West 3rd Street over Drainage is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West 3rd Street over Drainage in Bremer County, Iowa. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 195 vehicles a day, projected to reach 195 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West 3rd Street over Drainage built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is West 3rd Street over Drainage in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does West 3rd Street over Drainage carry?
About 195 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is West 3rd Street over Drainage?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns West 3rd Street over Drainage?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.