US Bridges

Ia 3 over Stream

Good

Fayette County, Iowa · 0.2 Mi. W of Jct. SR W33 · Structure no. 000000000024500

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,350
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 Fayette County, Iowa. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,350 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesIa 3
CrossesStream
Location0.2 Mi. W of Jct. SR W33
RouteState Highway 3
StateIowa
Coordinates42.68732, -91.80841
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,350 (2022)
Projected traffic2,350 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 over Stream built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 3 over Stream 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 3 over Stream carry?

About 2,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ia 3 over Stream?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 3 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.