US Bridges

Ia 3 & 150 over Stream

Fair

Fayette County, Iowa · .25 Mi. S of N JCT Ia 150 · Structure no. 000000000024461

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,580
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 3 & 150 over Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ia 3 & 150 over Stream in Fayette County, Iowa. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 2,580 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,580 by 2042. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesIa 3 & 150
CrossesStream
Location.25 Mi. S of N JCT Ia 150
RouteState Highway 3
StateIowa
Coordinates42.71131, -91.9131
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,580 (2022)
Projected traffic2,580 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 & 150 over Stream built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 3 & 150 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 3 & 150 over Stream carry?

About 2,580 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ia 3 & 150 over Stream?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 3 & 150 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.