Echo Valley Rd. over Otter Creek
PoorPosted for loadFayette County, Iowa · 094082207 · Structure no. 000000000152210
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 83 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 88
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Echo Valley Rd. over Otter Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Echo Valley Rd. over Otter Creek in Fayette County, Iowa. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 88 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 88 by 2043. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Echo Valley Rd. 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Echo Valley Rd. over Otter Creek carry?
About 88 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Echo Valley Rd. over Otter Creek?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Echo Valley Rd. over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.