2nd Ave over Otter Creek
PoorOsceola County, Iowa · 000600150 · Structure no. 000000000038560
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,501
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
2nd Ave over Otter Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 2nd Ave over Otter Creek in Osceola County, Iowa. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,501 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,501 by 2044. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 2nd Ave over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is 2nd Ave over Otter Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does 2nd Ave over Otter Creek carry?
About 1,501 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 2nd Ave over Otter Creek?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns 2nd Ave over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.