Ia 140 over Mc Elhaney Creek
FairWoodbury County, Iowa · 1.4 Mi. N of US 20 · Structure no. 000000000053201
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 151 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,930
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ia 140 over Mc Elhaney Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 140 over Mc Elhaney Creek in Woodbury County, Iowa. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 5 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 1,930 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,930 by 2043. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ia 140 over Mc Elhaney Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ia 140 over Mc Elhaney 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Ia 140 over Mc Elhaney Creek carry?
About 1,930 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ia 140 over Mc Elhaney Creek?
The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Ia 140 over Mc Elhaney Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.