US Bridges

Levee over Lake Odessa Outlet

Fair

Louisa County, Iowa · Sec 36 T74N R2W · Structure no. 000033620-03090

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Fish and Wildlife

About this bridge

Levee over Lake Odessa Outlet is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Levee over Lake Odessa Outlet in Louisa County, Iowa. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLevee
CrossesLake Odessa Outlet
LocationSec 36 T74N R2W
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyLouisa County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.16317, -91.04133
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2023)
Projected traffic5 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Fish and Wildlife
Maintained byBureau of Fish and Wildlife
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 Levee over Lake Odessa Outlet built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Levee over Lake Odessa Outlet 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Levee over Lake Odessa Outlet carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Levee over Lake Odessa Outlet?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Levee over Lake Odessa Outlet?

It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.