Ia 3 over Brook Creek
GoodBuena Vista County, Iowa · 6.1 MI W of US 71 · Structure no. 000000000016201
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 110 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,930
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ia 3 over Brook Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ia 3 over Brook Creek in Buena Vista 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 1,930 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,930 by 2042. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Brook Creek built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ia 3 over Brook 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Ia 3 over Brook Creek carry?
About 1,930 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.
How long is Ia 3 over Brook Creek?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Ia 3 over Brook Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.