US Bridges

Ia 3 over Hartgraves Creek

Fair

Butler County, Iowa · 0.8 Mi. W of W JCT SR T16 · Structure no. 000000000016481

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
281 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,420
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 3 over Hartgraves Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 3 over Hartgraves Creek in Butler County, Iowa. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 5 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 1,420 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,420 by 2042. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesIa 3
CrossesHartgraves Creek
Location0.8 Mi. W of W JCT SR T16
RouteState Highway 3
CountyButler County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.74502, -92.99011
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.3 US tons
Inventory rating58.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length281 ft (85.6 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,420 (2022)
Projected traffic1,420 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Hartgraves Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 3 over Hartgraves Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 3 over Hartgraves Creek carry?

About 1,420 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Ia 3 over Hartgraves Creek?

The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 3 over Hartgraves Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.