US Bridges

Ia 141 over Emigrant Creek

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Crawford County, Iowa · 2.1 Mi. W of SR M14 · Structure no. 000000000021701

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,890
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 141 over Emigrant Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ia 141 over Emigrant Creek in Crawford County, Iowa. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 1,890 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,890 by 2043. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesIa 141
CrossesEmigrant Creek
Location2.1 Mi. W of SR M14
RouteState Highway 141
CountyCrawford County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.05886, -95.55254
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,890 (2023)
Projected traffic1,890 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Emigrant Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 141 over Emigrant 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 141 over Emigrant Creek carry?

About 1,890 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Ia 141 over Emigrant Creek?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 141 over Emigrant Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.