US Bridges

FM Jonquil Ave over Otter Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Iowa · 093211002 · Structure no. 000000000158461

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM Jonquil Ave over Otter Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM Jonquil Ave over Otter Creek in Franklin County, Iowa. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 6 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 44 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44 by 2043. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM Jonquil Ave
CrossesOtter Creek
Location093211002
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.88064, -93.32111
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2022)
Projected traffic44 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM Jonquil Ave over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM Jonquil Ave 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FM Jonquil Ave over Otter Creek carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is FM Jonquil Ave over Otter Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FM Jonquil Ave over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.