Wb/Nb Ia 141 over Little Beaver Creek
FairPolk County, Iowa · 1.3 Miles W of JCT Ia 44 · Structure no. 000000000040852
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 369 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wb/Nb Ia 141 over Little Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wb/Nb Ia 141 over Little Beaver Creek in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 9,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,800 by 2044. The structure is 369 ft (112.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wb/Nb Ia 141 over Little Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wb/Nb Ia 141 over Little Beaver Creek 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Wb/Nb Ia 141 over Little Beaver Creek carry?
About 9,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Wb/Nb Ia 141 over Little Beaver Creek?
The structure is 369 ft (112.5 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Wb/Nb Ia 141 over Little Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.