US Bridges

Ia 210 over Ia 141

Fair

Dallas County, Iowa · At Jct. of Ia #141 · Structure no. 000000000606515

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
246 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,850
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 210 over Ia 141 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 210 over Ia 141 in Dallas County, Iowa. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,850 by 2043. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesIa 210
CrossesIa 141
LocationAt Jct. of Ia #141
RouteState Highway 210
CountyDallas County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.83453, -93.92179
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,850 (2022)
Projected traffic1,850 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ia 210 over Ia 141 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 210 over Ia 141 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 210 over Ia 141 carry?

About 1,850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ia 210 over Ia 141?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 210 over Ia 141?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.