US Bridges

Ia 141 & 175 over Maple River

Poor

Monona County, Iowa · 0.1 Mi. E of W JCT Ia 175 · Structure no. 000000000036750

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
305 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,720
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 141 & 175 over Maple River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 141 & 175 over Maple River in Monona County, Iowa. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,720 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,720 by 2043. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesIa 141 & 175
CrossesMaple River
Location0.1 Mi. E of W JCT Ia 175
RouteState Highway 141
StateIowa
Coordinates42.17152, -95.79669
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length305 ft (93 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,720 (2023)
Projected traffic3,720 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ia 141 & 175 over Maple River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 141 & 175 over Maple River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 141 & 175 over Maple River carry?

About 3,720 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ia 141 & 175 over Maple River?

The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 141 & 175 over Maple River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.