US Bridges

Linden ST over Otter Creek

Good

Fayette County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000012561

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
131
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Linden ST over Otter Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Linden ST over Otter Creek in Fayette County, Iowa. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 131 vehicles a day, projected to reach 131 by 2043. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesLinden ST
CrossesOtter Creek
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.95913, -91.81936
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.4 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic131 (2022)
Projected traffic131 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal 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 Linden ST over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Linden ST 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Linden ST over Otter Creek carry?

About 131 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Linden ST over Otter Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Linden ST over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.