Local over Otter Creek
FairPosted for loadOsceola County, Iowa · 099413002 · Structure no. 000000000263330
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 81
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Otter Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Otter Creek in Osceola County, Iowa. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 81 vehicles a day, projected to reach 81 by 2044. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 22 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 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 81 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Otter Creek?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.