US Bridges

Ia 141 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Crawford County, Iowa · 1.9 Mi. W of W JCT SR L51 · Structure no. 000000000021591

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,490
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 141 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ia 141 over Drainage Ditch in Crawford County, Iowa. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 1,490 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,490 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesIa 141
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.9 Mi. W of W JCT SR L51
RouteState Highway 141
CountyCrawford County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.0614, -95.63065
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,490 (2022)
Projected traffic1,490 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 141 over Drainage Ditch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 141 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,490 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Ia 141 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ia 141 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.