US Bridges

Lyman Rd. over E Otter CR

Fair

Linn County, Iowa · 085070303 · Structure no. 000000000222261

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lyman Rd. over E Otter CR is a wood or timber slab carrying Lyman Rd. over E Otter CR in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 29 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLyman Rd.
CrossesE Otter CR
Location085070303
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLinn County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.20969, -91.64022
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.3 US tons
Inventory rating63.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2022)
Projected traffic29 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 Lyman Rd. over E Otter CR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lyman Rd. over E Otter CR 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 Lyman Rd. over E Otter CR carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lyman Rd. over E Otter CR?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lyman Rd. over E Otter CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.