US Bridges

I 380 NB over East Otter Creek

Good

Linn County, Iowa · 1.3 Mi. N of Jct. SR E34 · Structure no. 000000000605055

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,850
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 380 NB over East Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 380 NB over East Otter Creek in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 12,850 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,850 by 2044. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 380 NB
CrossesEast Otter Creek
Location1.3 Mi. N of Jct. SR E34
RouteInterstate 380
StateIowa
Coordinates42.11089, -91.70789
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,850 (2022)
Projected traffic12,850 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 I 380 NB over East Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 380 NB over East 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I 380 NB over East Otter Creek carry?

About 12,850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I 380 NB over East Otter Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 380 NB over East Otter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.