US 65 over Otter Creek
FairWarren County, Iowa · 1.6 Mi. S of Jct. SR G-58 · Structure no. 000000000050880
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 209 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,380
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 65 over Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 65 over Otter Creek in Warren County, Iowa. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 2,380 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,380 by 2044. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 US 65 over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 65 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US 65 over Otter Creek carry?
About 2,380 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US 65 over Otter Creek?
The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US 65 over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.