L 14 over Otter Creek Overflow
GoodSioux County, Iowa · 097440102 · Structure no. 000000000312482
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 128 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,267
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
L 14 over Otter Creek Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying L 14 over Otter Creek Overflow 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 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 1,267 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,267 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 33 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was L 14 over Otter Creek Overflow built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is L 14 over Otter Creek Overflow 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 Overflow carry?
About 1,267 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is L 14 over Otter Creek Overflow?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns L 14 over Otter Creek Overflow?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.