US Bridges

Arensdorf RD over Otter Creek

Good

Dubuque County, Iowa · 087E23601 · Structure no. 000000000145881

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
88
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arensdorf RD over Otter Creek is a concrete slab carrying Arensdorf RD over Otter Creek in Dubuque County, Iowa. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 88 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesArensdorf RD
CrossesOtter Creek
Location087E23601
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.30939, -90.68389
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (2022)
Projected traffic88 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Arensdorf RD over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arensdorf RD 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Arensdorf RD over Otter Creek carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Arensdorf RD over Otter Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Arensdorf RD over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.