Local over Otter Creek
FairOsceola County, Iowa · 098422802 · Structure no. 000000000262851
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 177 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 103
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Otter Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local over Otter Creek in Osceola County, Iowa. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 6 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 103 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 103 by 2044. The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long and 24 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 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Local over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local 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 Local over Otter Creek carry?
About 103 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.
How long is Local over Otter Creek?
The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.