US Bridges

Ia 141 over East Soldier River

Fair

Crawford County, Iowa · 0.1 Mi. W of SR L51 · Structure no. 000000000021660

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
214 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,520
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 141 over East Soldier River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 141 over East Soldier River in Crawford County, Iowa. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 72 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 5 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 1,520 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,520 by 2043. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesIa 141
CrossesEast Soldier River
Location0.1 Mi. W of SR L51
RouteState Highway 141
CountyCrawford County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.06975, -95.59598
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,520 (2023)
Projected traffic1,520 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 Soldier River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Ia 141 over East Soldier 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 June 2024.

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

About 1,520 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Ia 141 over East Soldier River?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 141 over East Soldier River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.