US Bridges

Otter Ave over Trib to Floyd River

Good

Plymouth County, Iowa · 934480201 · Structure no. 000000000276341

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Otter Ave over Trib to Floyd River is a concrete culvert carrying Otter Ave over Trib to Floyd River in Plymouth County, Iowa. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOtter Ave
CrossesTrib to Floyd River
Location934480201
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPlymouth County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.89515, -96.07627
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2022)
Projected traffic26 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$161,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Otter Ave over Trib to Floyd River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Otter Ave over Trib to Floyd River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Otter Ave over Trib to Floyd River carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Otter Ave over Trib to Floyd River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m).

Who owns Otter Ave over Trib to Floyd River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.