Ia 3 over Little Sioux River

Fair Condition66 years old3,230 vehicles/day

Location

StateIowa
CountyCherokee
Location1.5 Mi. E Of US 59
CarriesIa 3
CrossesLittle Sioux River
Coordinates42.76025, -95.52940

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length324.1 ft (98.8 m)
Max Span125.0 ft (38.1 m)
Deck Width36.1 ft (11 m)
Deck Area1086.8 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1960

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,230 (2022)
Truck Traffic27%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection723
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000019460

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