Local over Otter Creek
GoodSioux County, Iowa · 097440201 · Structure no. 000000000312491
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 226 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Otter Creek in Sioux County, Iowa. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2042. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 Local over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local 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 December 2022.
How much traffic does Local over Otter Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Otter Creek?
The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.