US Bridges

Ia 415 over Ia 141

Good

Polk County, Iowa · At Junction With Ia 141 · Structure no. 000000000364550

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
429 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,930
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 415 over Ia 141 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 415 over Ia 141 in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,930 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,930 by 2044. The structure is 429 ft (130.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIa 415
CrossesIa 141
LocationAt Junction With Ia 141
RouteState Highway 415
StateIowa
Coordinates41.73973, -93.77586
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length429 ft (130.8 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,930 (2022)
Projected traffic3,930 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ia 415 over Ia 141 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 415 over Ia 141 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 415 over Ia 141 carry?

About 3,930 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ia 415 over Ia 141?

The structure is 429 ft (130.8 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 415 over Ia 141?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.