US Bridges

Center Point RD over East Otter Creek

Good

Linn County, Iowa · 084070614 · Structure no. 000000000033831

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,401
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Center Point RD over East Otter Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Center Point RD over East Otter Creek in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,401 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,401 by 2044. The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesCenter Point RD
CrossesEast Otter Creek
Location084070614
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.11206, -91.69942
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length144 ft (44 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,401 (2022)
Projected traffic5,401 by 2044
Trucks14%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Center Point RD over East Otter Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Center Point RD over East 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Center Point RD over East Otter Creek carry?

About 5,401 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Center Point RD over East Otter Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Center Point RD over East Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.