Ia 3 & 12 over Westfield Creek
GoodPlymouth County, Iowa · 0.2 MI E of W JCT Ia 12 · Structure no. 000000000039701
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 171 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,270
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ia 3 & 12 over Westfield Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 3 & 12 over Westfield Creek in Plymouth County, Iowa. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 2,270 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,270 by 2042. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ia 3 & 12 over Westfield Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ia 3 & 12 over Westfield Creek 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Ia 3 & 12 over Westfield Creek carry?
About 2,270 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Ia 3 & 12 over Westfield Creek?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Ia 3 & 12 over Westfield Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.