US Bridges

Ia 141 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Crawford County, Iowa · 1.5 Mi. E of E Jct. US 59 · Structure no. 000000000021751

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,570
2023 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 1975, so it is 50 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 1,570 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,570 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesIa 141
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.5 Mi. E of E Jct. US 59
RouteState Highway 141
CountyCrawford County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.90761, -95.31466
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating76.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,570 (2023)
Projected traffic1,570 by 2043
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 1975, making it 50 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 141 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,570 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Ia 141 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Ia 141 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.