Otter Ave over Willow Creek
PoorPosted for loadPlymouth County, Iowa · 093442902 · Structure no. 000000000276450
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 95 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Otter Ave over Willow Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Otter Ave over Willow Creek in Plymouth County, Iowa. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Otter Ave over Willow Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is Otter Ave over Willow Creek 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Otter Ave over Willow Creek carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Otter Ave over Willow Creek?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Otter Ave over Willow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.