US Bridges

Hayes ST over Otter Creek

Good

Buchanan County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000006031

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,119
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hayes ST over Otter Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Hayes ST over Otter Creek in Buchanan County, Iowa. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,119 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,119 by 2043. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesHayes ST
CrossesOtter Creek
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.61742, -91.9121
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,119 (2022)
Projected traffic1,119 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hayes ST over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hayes ST over Otter 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Hayes ST over Otter Creek carry?

About 1,119 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Hayes ST over Otter Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Hayes ST over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.