Local Road over Otter Creek
FairPosted for loadWarren County, Iowa · 075230904 · Structure no. 000000000333710
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 177 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 51
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local Road over Otter Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Road over Otter Creek in Warren County, Iowa. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 51 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2044. The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 | 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 Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local Road 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 Road over Otter Creek carry?
About 51 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local Road over Otter Creek?
The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Local Road over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.