Ia 3 over W Fork Cedar River
GoodButler County, Iowa · 0.8 Mi. E of Co. Rd. T16 · Structure no. 000000000016501
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 500 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,080
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ia 3 over W Fork Cedar River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 3 over W Fork Cedar River in Butler County, Iowa. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 1,080 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,080 by 2044. The structure is 500 ft (152.3 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ia 3 over W Fork Cedar River built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ia 3 over W Fork Cedar 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Ia 3 over W Fork Cedar River carry?
About 1,080 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Ia 3 over W Fork Cedar River?
The structure is 500 ft (152.3 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Ia 3 over W Fork Cedar River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.