Ia 3 over Little Cedar Creek
FairPocahontas County, Iowa · 4.4 Mi. E of SR N14 · Structure no. 000000000040070
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 124 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,330
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ia 3 over Little Cedar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 3 over Little Cedar Creek in Pocahontas County, Iowa. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 1,330 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,330 by 2044. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ia 3 over Little Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ia 3 over Little Cedar 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Ia 3 over Little Cedar Creek carry?
About 1,330 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.
How long is Ia 3 over Little Cedar Creek?
The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Ia 3 over Little Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.