US Bridges

Ia 3 over W Fork of Floyd River

Good

Plymouth County, Iowa · 0.7 Mi. W of US 75 · Structure no. 000000000039841

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
256 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,070
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 3 over W Fork of Floyd River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 3 over W Fork of Floyd River in Plymouth County, Iowa. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 2,070 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,070 by 2043. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesIa 3
CrossesW Fork of Floyd River
Location0.7 Mi. W of US 75
RouteState Highway 3
StateIowa
Coordinates42.79317, -96.21869
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,070 (2022)
Projected traffic2,070 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 W Fork of Floyd River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 3 over W Fork of Floyd River 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 3 over W Fork of Floyd River carry?

About 2,070 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Ia 3 over W Fork of Floyd River?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 3 over W Fork of Floyd River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.