US Bridges

EB Ia 141 over Little Beaver Creek

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Dallas County, Iowa · 2.2 Miles W of JCT Ia 210 · Structure no. 000000000606770

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB Ia 141 over Little Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying EB Ia 141 over Little Beaver Creek 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 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2043. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEB Ia 141
CrossesLittle Beaver Creek
Location2.2 Miles W of JCT Ia 210
RouteState Highway 141
CountyDallas County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.83474, -93.96515
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2023)
Projected traffic4,400 by 2043
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 EB Ia 141 over Little Beaver Creek built?

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

What condition is EB Ia 141 over Little Beaver 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 March 2023.

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

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is EB Ia 141 over Little Beaver Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns EB Ia 141 over Little Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.