US Bridges

WB Ia 141 over Beaver Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Iowa · 1.3 Mi. E of Jct. US 169 · Structure no. 000000000022131

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
229 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB Ia 141 over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB Ia 141 over Beaver Creek in Dallas County, Iowa. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,300 by 2044. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWB Ia 141
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location1.3 Mi. E of Jct. US 169
RouteState Highway 141
StateIowa
Coordinates41.83513, -94.00169
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2022)
Projected traffic4,300 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 WB Ia 141 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is WB Ia 141 over Beaver 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does WB Ia 141 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is WB Ia 141 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns WB Ia 141 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.