Ia 141 over Brushy Creek
GoodCarroll County, Iowa · 4.5 Mi. W of Sec. Rd. N44 · Structure no. 000000000017301
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 196 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,530
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ia 141 over Brushy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 141 over Brushy Creek in Carroll County, Iowa. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 1,530 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,530 by 2043. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ia 141 over Brushy Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ia 141 over Brushy Creek 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 141 over Brushy Creek carry?
About 1,530 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is Ia 141 over Brushy Creek?
The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Ia 141 over Brushy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.