Ia 39 over East Otter Creek
FairCrawford County, Iowa · 0.4 Mi. E of S.R. M35 · Structure no. 000000000021550
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 124 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,540
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ia 39 over East Otter Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 39 over East Otter Creek in Crawford County, Iowa. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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.
It carries about 1,540 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,540 by 2044. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ia 39 over East Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ia 39 over East Otter 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Ia 39 over East Otter Creek carry?
About 1,540 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is Ia 39 over East Otter Creek?
The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Ia 39 over East Otter Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.