US Bridges

Old HWY 141 over Wolf Creek

Good

Woodbury County, Iowa · 086451407 · Structure no. 000000000053561

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
569
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 141 over Wolf Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old HWY 141 over Wolf Creek in Woodbury County, Iowa. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 569 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 569 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld HWY 141
CrossesWolf Creek
Location086451407
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.2645, -96.0533
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic569 (2022)
Projected traffic569 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY 141 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 141 over Wolf 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 2022.

How much traffic does Old HWY 141 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 569 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 141 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 141 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.