Local Road over Branch Otter Creek
PoorPosted for loadWarren County, Iowa · 074232006 · Structure no. 000000000332980
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local Road over Branch Otter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Road over Branch Otter Creek in Warren County, Iowa. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 75 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local Road over Branch Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is Local Road over Branch Otter Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Local Road over Branch Otter Creek carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Local Road over Branch Otter Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Local Road over Branch Otter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.