Ia 3 over Elk Creek
FairDelaware County, Iowa · 3.8 Mi. E of Jct. 38 · Structure no. 000000000023151
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 183 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 760
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ia 3 over Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 3 over Elk Creek in Delaware County, Iowa. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 760 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 760 by 2043. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ia 3 over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ia 3 over Elk 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Ia 3 over Elk Creek carry?
About 760 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Ia 3 over Elk Creek?
The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Ia 3 over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.