L 14 over Otter Creek
GoodSioux County, Iowa · 097440102 · Structure no. 000000000312471
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 230 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,267
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
L 14 over Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying L 14 over Otter Creek in Sioux County, Iowa. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,267 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,267 by 2043. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was L 14 over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is L 14 over Otter Creek 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 L 14 over Otter Creek carry?
About 1,267 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is L 14 over Otter Creek?
The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns L 14 over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.