Osterdock RD over Joles Creek
FairPosted for loadClayton County, Iowa · 092033606 · Structure no. 000000000118780
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 412
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Osterdock RD over Joles Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Osterdock RD over Joles Creek in Clayton County, Iowa. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 412 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 412 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Osterdock RD over Joles Creek built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.
What condition is Osterdock RD over Joles 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 2022.
How much traffic does Osterdock RD over Joles Creek carry?
About 412 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Osterdock RD over Joles Creek?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Osterdock RD over Joles Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.