US Bridges

Floyd Blvd over 3rd ST & RR

Fair

Woodbury County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000010821

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,074 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
9,400
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Floyd Blvd over 3rd ST & RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Floyd Blvd over 3rd ST & RR in Woodbury County, Iowa. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 9,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,400 by 2042. The structure is 1,074 ft (327.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFloyd Blvd
Crosses3rd ST & RR
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWoodbury County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.48996, -96.39341
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,074 ft (327.4 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,400 (2022)
Projected traffic9,400 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Floyd Blvd over 3rd ST & RR built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Floyd Blvd over 3rd ST & RR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Floyd Blvd over 3rd ST & RR carry?

About 9,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Floyd Blvd over 3rd ST & RR?

The structure is 1,074 ft (327.4 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Floyd Blvd over 3rd ST & RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.