US Bridges

WB Ia 141 over Beaver Creek

Good

Polk County, Iowa · 2.6 Miles W of JCT Ia 44 · Structure no. 000000000040841

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
349 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB Ia 141 over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB Ia 141 over Beaver Creek in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 9,750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,750 by 2044. The structure is 349 ft (106.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWB Ia 141
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location2.6 Miles W of JCT Ia 44
RouteState Highway 141
StateIowa
Coordinates41.72585, -93.77508
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length349 ft (106.4 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,750 (2022)
Projected traffic9,750 by 2044
Trucks6%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was WB Ia 141 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is WB Ia 141 over 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 July 2024.

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

About 9,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is WB Ia 141 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 349 ft (106.4 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns WB Ia 141 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.