US Bridges

Ia 3 & 17 over Boone River

Good

Wright County, Iowa · 1.2 Mi. E of W Jct. Ia 17 · Structure no. 000000000054351

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
261 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 3 & 17 over Boone River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 3 & 17 over Boone River 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 2043. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIa 3 & 17
CrossesBoone River
Location1.2 Mi. E of W Jct. Ia 17
RouteState Highway 3
StateIowa
Coordinates42.73159, -93.94997
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2022)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2043
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 & 17 over Boone River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 3 & 17 over Boone River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 3 & 17 over Boone River carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is Ia 3 & 17 over Boone River?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 3 & 17 over Boone River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.