US Bridges

Ia 141 over East Nishnabotna River

Fair

Carroll County, Iowa · 0.3 Mi. W of W Jct. US 71 · Structure no. 000000000017280

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,040
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 141 over East Nishnabotna River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ia 141 over East Nishnabotna River in Carroll County, Iowa. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 6 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 2,040 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,040 by 2043. The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIa 141
CrossesEast Nishnabotna River
Location0.3 Mi. W of W Jct. US 71
RouteState Highway 141
StateIowa
Coordinates41.90634, -94.94346
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.7 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,040 (2023)
Projected traffic2,040 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 141 over East Nishnabotna River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 141 over East Nishnabotna River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 141 over East Nishnabotna River carry?

About 2,040 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Ia 141 over East Nishnabotna River?

The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 141 over East Nishnabotna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.