US Bridges

WB Ia 141 over Little Beaver Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Iowa · 2.2 MI West of JCT Ia 210 · Structure no. 000000000022141

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB Ia 141 over Little Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying WB Ia 141 over Little Beaver Creek in Dallas County, Iowa. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,300 by 2042. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWB Ia 141
CrossesLittle Beaver Creek
Location2.2 MI West of JCT Ia 210
RouteState Highway 141
StateIowa
Coordinates41.83503, -93.9647
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 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 width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2022)
Projected traffic4,300 by 2042
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 Little Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is WB Ia 141 over Little 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 March 2023.

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

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

How long is WB Ia 141 over Little Beaver Creek?

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

Who owns WB Ia 141 over Little Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.