Northwest Blvd over Otter Creek
PoorPosted for loadOsceola County, Iowa · 000600230 · Structure no. 000000000038570
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1962
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 797
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Northwest Blvd over Otter Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Northwest Blvd over Otter Creek in Osceola County, Iowa. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 94 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 797 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 797 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Northwest Blvd over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.
What condition is Northwest Blvd 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 Northwest Blvd over Otter Creek carry?
About 797 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Northwest Blvd over Otter Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Northwest Blvd over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.