Nest Ave over Otter Creek Overflow
PoorClosed to trafficOsceola County, Iowa · 098422802 · Structure no. 000000000262840
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 100 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 103
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nest Ave over Otter Creek Overflow is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nest Ave over Otter Creek Overflow in Osceola County, Iowa. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 103 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 103 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nest Ave over Otter Creek Overflow built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nest Ave over Otter Creek Overflow 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 Nest Ave over Otter Creek Overflow carry?
About 103 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.
How long is Nest Ave over Otter Creek Overflow?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Nest Ave over Otter Creek Overflow?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.