US Bridges

S Vine ST over Otter Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000012570

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,042
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Vine ST over Otter Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying S Vine ST over Otter Creek in Fayette County, Iowa. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 1,042 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,042 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 69 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesS Vine ST
CrossesOtter Creek
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFayette County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.9544, -91.80802
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,042 (2022)
Projected traffic1,042 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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Vine ST over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Vine ST 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does S Vine ST over Otter Creek carry?

About 1,042 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is S Vine ST over Otter Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns S Vine ST over Otter Creek?

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