Echo Ave over Otter Creek
FairMitchell County, Iowa · 100182302 · Structure no. 000000000249161
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 59
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Echo Ave over Otter Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Echo Ave over Otter Creek in Mitchell County, Iowa. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 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 59 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Echo Ave over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Echo Ave 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Echo Ave over Otter Creek carry?
About 59 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Echo Ave over Otter Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Echo Ave over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.