US Bridges

Ia 141 over Iais RR

Fair

Polk County, Iowa · 0.2 Mile N of JCT I-80 · Structure no. 000000000041370

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 141 over Iais RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 141 over Iais RR in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 67 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 17,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,300 by 2043. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIa 141
CrossesIais RR
Location0.2 Mile N of JCT I-80
RouteInterstate 80
StateIowa
Coordinates41.65117, -93.77582
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,300 (2022)
Projected traffic17,300 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ia 141 over Iais RR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Ia 141 over Iais RR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 141 over Iais RR carry?

About 17,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ia 141 over Iais RR?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 141 over Iais RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.