US Bridges

Ia 3 over Branch 19 of Dd No 53

Good

Pocahontas County, Iowa · 0.3 Mi. W of Ia 4 · Structure no. 000000000040101

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,060
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 3 over Branch 19 of Dd No 53 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ia 3 over Branch 19 of Dd No 53 in Pocahontas County, Iowa. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,060 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,060 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesIa 3
CrossesBranch 19 of Dd No 53
Location0.3 Mi. W of Ia 4
RouteState Highway 3
StateIowa
Coordinates42.73259, -94.68596
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,060 (2022)
Projected traffic2,060 by 2044
Trucks30%
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 Branch 19 of Dd No 53 built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 3 over Branch 19 of Dd No 53 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 3 over Branch 19 of Dd No 53 carry?

About 2,060 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Ia 3 over Branch 19 of Dd No 53?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 3 over Branch 19 of Dd No 53?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.