Local over Otter Creek
FairSioux County, Iowa · 097430802 · Structure no. 000000000312330
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 203 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 45
- 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 Sioux County, Iowa. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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.
It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2043. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 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 Local over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Otter Creek carry?
About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Otter Creek?
The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.