Northwest Blvd over Otter Creek
FairOsceola County, Iowa · 099420104 · Structure no. 000000000038590
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 797
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Northwest Blvd over Otter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Northwest Blvd over Otter Creek in Osceola County, Iowa. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 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 797 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 797 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 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 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Northwest Blvd 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 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 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Northwest Blvd over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.