Front Dr. over Otter Creek
FairLinn County, Iowa · 084081233 · Structure no. 000000000221541
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 167 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 923
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Front Dr. over Otter Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Front Dr. over Otter Creek in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 923 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 923 by 2044. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 46 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Front Dr. over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Front Dr. 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Front Dr. over Otter Creek carry?
About 923 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Front Dr. over Otter Creek?
The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Front Dr. over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.