North 3rd ST over Soldier Creek & Trail
PoorWebster County, Iowa · 089281904 · Structure no. 000000000005100
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 918 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,768
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
North 3rd ST over Soldier Creek & Trail is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying North 3rd ST over Soldier Creek & Trail in Webster County, Iowa. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 64 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 5,768 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,768 by 2043. The structure is 918 ft (279.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North 3rd ST over Soldier Creek & Trail built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is North 3rd ST over Soldier Creek & Trail in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does North 3rd ST over Soldier Creek & Trail carry?
About 5,768 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is North 3rd ST over Soldier Creek & Trail?
The structure is 918 ft (279.8 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns North 3rd ST over Soldier Creek & Trail?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.