US 218 over Otter Creek
FairMitchell County, Iowa · 2.6 Mi. N of Jct. SR A19 · Structure no. 000000000036490
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 128 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,530
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 218 over Otter Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 218 over Otter Creek in Mitchell County, Iowa. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 5 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 2,530 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,530 by 2044. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 218 over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 218 over Otter Creek 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 US 218 over Otter Creek carry?
About 2,530 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US 218 over Otter Creek?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 218 over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.