Ia 3 over Buck Creek
GoodBremer County, Iowa · 0.6 Mi. E. of Co. Rd. V56 · Structure no. 000000000015651
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 167 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,960
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ia 3 over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 3 over Buck Creek in Bremer County, Iowa. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,960 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,960 by 2044. The structure is 167 ft (50.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ia 3 over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ia 3 over Buck Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Ia 3 over Buck Creek carry?
About 1,960 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Ia 3 over Buck Creek?
The structure is 167 ft (50.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Ia 3 over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.