US Bridges

Ia 141 over Elk Creek

Good

Crawford County, Iowa · 0.9 MI W of SR M64 · Structure no. 000000000021781

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,960
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 141 over Elk Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ia 141 over Elk Creek in Crawford County, Iowa. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,960 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,960 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesIa 141
CrossesElk Creek
Location0.9 MI W of SR M64
RouteState Highway 141
StateIowa
Coordinates41.90695, -95.14879
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating59.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,960 (2023)
Projected traffic1,960 by 2043
Trucks18%
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 Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 141 over Elk 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 141 over Elk Creek carry?

About 1,960 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Ia 141 over Elk Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 141 over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.