Echo Valley Rd. over Otter Creek
FairFayette County, Iowa · 094082103 · Structure no. 000000000152191
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 363
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Echo Valley Rd. over Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Echo Valley Rd. over Otter Creek in Fayette County, Iowa. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 363 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 363 by 2044. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Echo Valley Rd. over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Echo Valley Rd. 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Echo Valley Rd. over Otter Creek carry?
About 363 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Echo Valley Rd. over Otter Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Echo Valley Rd. over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.