Local over Otter Creek Overflow
FairPosted for loadOsceola County, Iowa · 098423202 · Structure no. 000000000262890
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 100 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 41
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Otter Creek Overflow is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Otter Creek Overflow in Osceola County, Iowa. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 41 vehicles a day, projected to reach 41 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Otter Creek Overflow built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Local over Otter Creek Overflow 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 Overflow carry?
About 41 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Otter Creek Overflow?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Otter Creek Overflow?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.