US Bridges

Marsh Ave over Little Otter Creek

Good

Lyon County, Iowa · 098433602 · Structure no. 000000000228251

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
189 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
71
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marsh Ave over Little Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marsh Ave over Little Otter Creek in Lyon County, Iowa. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 71 vehicles a day, projected to reach 71 by 2043. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMarsh Ave
CrossesLittle Otter Creek
Location098433602
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.25773, -95.88172
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2022)
Projected traffic71 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$30,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marsh Ave over Little Otter Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marsh Ave over Little 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Marsh Ave over Little Otter Creek carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Marsh Ave over Little Otter Creek?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Marsh Ave over Little Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.