US Bridges

Ia 3 over Stream

Fair

Cherokee County, Iowa · 1.7 MI W of Ia 143 · Structure no. 000000000601425

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,140
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 3 over Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ia 3 over Stream in Cherokee County, Iowa. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 95 years old, older 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 6 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 2,140 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,140 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesIa 3
CrossesStream
Location1.7 MI W of Ia 143
RouteState Highway 3
CountyCherokee County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.80807, -95.83539
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.7 US tons
Inventory rating6.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,140 (2022)
Projected traffic2,140 by 2044
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Stream built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Ia 3 over Stream 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 3 over Stream carry?

About 2,140 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Ia 3 over Stream?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ia 3 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.