US 65 over Otter Creek
GoodFranklin County, Iowa · 0.5 Mi. S of S.R. C-25 · Structure no. 000000000025131
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,960
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 65 over Otter Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 65 over Otter Creek in Franklin County, Iowa. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 2,960 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,960 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 65 over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 65 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does US 65 over Otter Creek carry?
About 2,960 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US 65 over Otter Creek?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 65 over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.