US Bridges

H20 Pacific ST over Branch Otter Creek

Good

Clarke County, Iowa · 073242203 · Structure no. 000000000115001

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
71
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

H20 Pacific ST over Branch Otter Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying H20 Pacific ST over Branch Otter Creek in Clarke 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 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 71 vehicles a day, projected to reach 71 by 2043. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesH20 Pacific ST
CrossesBranch Otter Creek
Location073242203
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.11796, -93.61302
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2022)
Projected traffic71 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$30,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was H20 Pacific ST over Branch Otter Creek built?

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

What condition is H20 Pacific ST over Branch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does H20 Pacific ST over Branch Otter Creek carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is H20 Pacific ST over Branch Otter Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns H20 Pacific ST over Branch Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.