US Bridges

US 59 & Ia 141 over Over Abandon RR

Fair

Crawford County, Iowa · 0.4 Mi. N of S JCT Ia 141 · Structure no. 000000000021440

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
215 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,230
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 & Ia 141 over Over Abandon RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 & Ia 141 over Over Abandon RR in Crawford County, Iowa. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 3,230 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,230 by 2043. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 59 & Ia 141
CrossesOver Abandon RR
Location0.4 Mi. N of S JCT Ia 141
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyCrawford County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.91573, -95.34419
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,230 (2023)
Projected traffic3,230 by 2043
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 59 & Ia 141 over Over Abandon RR built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 & Ia 141 over Over Abandon RR 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 59 & Ia 141 over Over Abandon RR carry?

About 3,230 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 59 & Ia 141 over Over Abandon RR?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 & Ia 141 over Over Abandon RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.