Local over Otter Creek
FairPosted for loadTama County, Iowa · 083140603 · Structure no. 000000000317750
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 49
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Otter Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Otter Creek in Tama County, Iowa. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 85 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Otter Creek carry?
About 49 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Otter Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.