US Bridges

Deal RD over W Otter Creek Trib. to

Fair

Linn County, Iowa · 085071801 · Structure no. 000000000222361

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deal RD over W Otter Creek Trib. to is a wood or timber slab carrying Deal RD over W Otter Creek Trib. to in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 25 ft wide.

CarriesDeal RD
CrossesW Otter Creek Trib. to
Location085071801
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.18296, -91.70863
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 spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic20 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 Deal RD over W Otter Creek Trib. to built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deal RD over W Otter Creek Trib. to 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 Deal RD over W Otter Creek Trib. to carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Deal RD over W Otter Creek Trib. to?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Deal RD over W Otter Creek Trib. to?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.