Local over Otter Creek
FairCrawford County, Iowa · 085391305 · Structure no. 000000000130341
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 119 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 62
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Otter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Otter Creek in Crawford County, Iowa. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 6 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 62 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 62 by 2044. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Otter Creek carry?
About 62 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is Local over Otter Creek?
The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.