US Bridges

Blairsferry RD over Otter Creek

Good

Linn County, Iowa · 084082604 · Structure no. 000000000221791

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
189 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,401
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blairsferry RD over Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blairsferry RD over Otter Creek in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 5,401 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,401 by 2044. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesBlairsferry RD
CrossesOtter Creek
Location084082604
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.06578, -91.74145
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,401 (2022)
Projected traffic5,401 by 2044
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blairsferry RD over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blairsferry 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Blairsferry RD over Otter Creek carry?

About 5,401 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Blairsferry RD over Otter Creek?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Blairsferry RD over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.