Northwest Blvd over Otter Creek
GoodOsceola County, Iowa · 000600230 · Structure no. 000000000038581
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 797
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Northwest Blvd over Otter Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Northwest Blvd over Otter Creek in Osceola County, Iowa. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 797 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 797 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Northwest Blvd over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Northwest Blvd over 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 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 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns Northwest Blvd over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.