US Bridges

Ia 3 over Lindsey Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Iowa · 1.3 Mi. E of E Jct. Ia 13 · Structure no. 000000000023131

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,070
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 3 over Lindsey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ia 3 over Lindsey Creek in Delaware County, Iowa. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 2,070 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,070 by 2044. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIa 3
CrossesLindsey Creek
Location1.3 Mi. E of E Jct. Ia 13
RouteState Highway 3
CountyDelaware County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.64419, -91.44181
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,070 (2022)
Projected traffic2,070 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Lindsey Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 3 over Lindsey 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 3 over Lindsey Creek carry?

About 2,070 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Ia 3 over Lindsey Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 3 over Lindsey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.