US Bridges

Ia 141 over Paradise Creek

Fair

Crawford County, Iowa · 1.4 Mi. E of JCT SR M14 · Structure no. 000000000021711

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,890
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 141 over Paradise Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ia 141 over Paradise Creek in Crawford County, Iowa. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 1,890 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,890 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesIa 141
CrossesParadise Creek
Location1.4 Mi. E of JCT SR M14
RouteState Highway 141
CountyCrawford County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.03996, -95.49237
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed13 mi (21 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 Paradise Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 141 over Paradise Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 141 over Paradise Creek carry?

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

How long is Ia 141 over Paradise Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Ia 141 over Paradise Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.