US Bridges

Ia 3 over Beeds Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Iowa · 0.4 Mi. W of Jct. SR S56 · Structure no. 000000000025170

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,680
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 3 over Beeds Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 3 over Beeds Creek in Franklin County, Iowa. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 96 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 5 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 1,680 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2044. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesIa 3
CrossesBeeds Creek
Location0.4 Mi. W of Jct. SR S56
RouteState Highway 3
CountyFranklin County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.73805, -93.11182
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,680 (2022)
Projected traffic1,680 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Beeds Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is Ia 3 over Beeds 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 3 over Beeds Creek carry?

About 1,680 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ia 3 over Beeds Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 3 over Beeds Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.