6th Ave SW over Otter Creek
GoodFayette County, Iowa · 091092802 · Structure no. 000000000502460
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 178 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 850
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
6th Ave SW over Otter Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 6th Ave SW over Otter Creek in Fayette County, Iowa. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2043. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 6th Ave SW over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is 6th Ave SW 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does 6th Ave SW over Otter Creek carry?
About 850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is 6th Ave SW over Otter Creek?
The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns 6th Ave SW over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.