US Bridges

Eb/Sb Ia 141 over Little Beaver Creek

Good

Polk County, Iowa · 1.3 Miles N of JCT Ia 44 · Structure no. 000000000040851

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
363 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eb/Sb Ia 141 over Little Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eb/Sb Ia 141 over Little Beaver Creek in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2043. The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEb/Sb Ia 141
CrossesLittle Beaver Creek
Location1.3 Miles N of JCT Ia 44
RouteState Highway 141
StateIowa
Coordinates41.70822, -93.77501
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating49.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length363 ft (110.6 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2023)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2043
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 Eb/Sb Ia 141 over Little Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eb/Sb 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Eb/Sb Ia 141 over Little Beaver Creek carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Eb/Sb Ia 141 over Little Beaver Creek?

The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Eb/Sb Ia 141 over Little Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.