Tower Terr.Rd. over Otter Creek
GoodLinn County, Iowa · 084082409 · Structure no. 000000000221771
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 116 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,237
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tower Terr.Rd. over Otter Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Tower Terr.Rd. over Otter Creek in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,237 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,237 by 2044. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 33 ft wide.
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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 | 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 Tower Terr.Rd. over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tower Terr.Rd. 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Tower Terr.Rd. over Otter Creek carry?
About 1,237 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Tower Terr.Rd. over Otter Creek?
The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Tower Terr.Rd. over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.