10th ST SW over Otter Creek
PoorPosted for loadFayette County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000008920
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 154 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 820
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
10th ST SW over Otter Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 10th ST SW over Otter Creek in Fayette County, Iowa. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 820 vehicles a day, projected to reach 820 by 2043. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 26 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 10th ST SW over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is 10th ST SW over Otter Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does 10th ST SW over Otter Creek carry?
About 820 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is 10th ST SW over Otter Creek?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns 10th ST SW over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.