Ia 3 over Wapsipinicon River
FairBremer County, Iowa · 1.6 Miles West of SR V56 · Structure no. 000000000015630
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1971
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 431 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,960
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ia 3 over Wapsipinicon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 3 over Wapsipinicon River in Bremer County, Iowa. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 85 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 1,960 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,960 by 2044. The structure is 431 ft (131.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ia 3 over Wapsipinicon River built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.
What condition is Ia 3 over Wapsipinicon River 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Ia 3 over Wapsipinicon River carry?
About 1,960 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Ia 3 over Wapsipinicon River?
The structure is 431 ft (131.4 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Ia 3 over Wapsipinicon River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.