Local over Otter Creek
PoorPosted for loadWright County, Iowa · 092262105 · Structure no. 000000000358660
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 66 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 31
- 2021 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 Wright County, Iowa. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 4 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 31 vehicles a day, projected to reach 31 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Local over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Local over Otter Creek carry?
About 31 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Local over Otter Creek?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.