US Bridges

Ia 3 over Quarter Section Run

Good

Bremer County, Iowa · 0.1 Mi. E of US 63 & Ia 3 · Structure no. 000000000608155

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,830
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 3 over Quarter Section Run is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ia 3 over Quarter Section Run in Bremer County, Iowa. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 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 2,830 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,830 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 150 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesIa 3
CrossesQuarter Section Run
Location0.1 Mi. E of US 63 & Ia 3
RouteState Highway 3
CountyBremer County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.71461, -92.33262
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width150 ft (45.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,830 (2022)
Projected traffic2,830 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ia 3 over Quarter Section Run built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 3 over Quarter Section Run 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 Quarter Section Run carry?

About 2,830 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ia 3 over Quarter Section Run?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 3 over Quarter Section Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.