Ia 3 over North Raccoon River
GoodBuena Vista County, Iowa · 2.5 Miles East of US 71 · Structure no. 000000000016221
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 153 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,460
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ia 3 over North Raccoon River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ia 3 over North Raccoon River in Buena Vista 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 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 1,460 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,460 by 2044. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 North Raccoon River built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ia 3 over North Raccoon River 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 North Raccoon River carry?
About 1,460 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.
How long is Ia 3 over North Raccoon River?
The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Ia 3 over North Raccoon River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.