US Bridges

WB Ia 141 over US 169

Fair

Dallas County, Iowa · At Junction of US 169 · Structure no. 000000000607210

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB Ia 141 over US 169 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB Ia 141 over US 169 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,700 by 2043. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesWB Ia 141
CrossesUS 169
LocationAt Junction of US 169
RouteState Highway 141
StateIowa
Coordinates41.83626, -94.02801
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.7 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2022)
Projected traffic3,700 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was WB Ia 141 over US 169 built?

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

What condition is WB Ia 141 over US 169 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does WB Ia 141 over US 169 carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is WB Ia 141 over US 169?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns WB Ia 141 over US 169?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.