FM over Otter Creek 2nd Channel
FairPosted for loadSioux County, Iowa · 097441201 · Structure no. 000000000312540
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 125 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 619
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Otter Creek 2nd Channel is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Otter Creek 2nd Channel 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 619 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 619 by 2042. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Otter Creek 2nd Channel built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Otter Creek 2nd Channel 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 2022.
How much traffic does FM over Otter Creek 2nd Channel carry?
About 619 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is FM over Otter Creek 2nd Channel?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Otter Creek 2nd Channel?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.