Ia 3 & 17 over Drainage Ditch
GoodWright County, Iowa · 0.3 Mi. E of W Jct. Ia 17 · Structure no. 000000000054341
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 98 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ia 3 & 17 over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 3 & 17 over Drainage Ditch in Wright County, Iowa. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2044. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ia 3 & 17 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ia 3 & 17 over Drainage Ditch 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 2024.
How much traffic does Ia 3 & 17 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 2,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.
How long is Ia 3 & 17 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Ia 3 & 17 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.