Ia 3 over Drainage Ditch
GoodBremer County, Iowa · 0.1 Mi. E of Jct. US 218 · Structure no. 000000000015560
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ia 3 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ia 3 over Drainage Ditch in Bremer County, Iowa. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 58 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ia 3 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Ia 3 over Drainage Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Ia 3 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 5,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Ia 3 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Ia 3 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.