Ia 3 over Beeds Creek

Fair Condition97 years old1,680 vehicles/day

Location

StateIowa
CountyFranklin
Location0.4 Mi. W Of Jct. SR S56
CarriesIa 3
CrossesBeeds Creek
Coordinates42.73805, -93.11182

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical7 — Countermeasures installed

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length63.0 ft (19.2 m)
Max Span60.0 ft (18.3 m)
Deck Width34.1 ft (10.4 m)
Deck Area199.7 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1929 (reconstructed 1957)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,680 (2022)
Truck Traffic11%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000025170

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