US Bridges

R33(HANCOCK Av) over Otter Creek

Good

Wright County, Iowa · 093253202 · Structure no. 000000000359021

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
499
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

R33(HANCOCK Av) over Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying R33(HANCOCK Av) over Otter Creek in Wright County, Iowa. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 499 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 499 by 2044. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesR33(HANCOCK Av)
CrossesOtter Creek
Location093253202
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.82831, -93.83299
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic499 (2022)
Projected traffic499 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was R33(HANCOCK Av) over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is R33(HANCOCK Av) over Otter Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does R33(HANCOCK Av) over Otter Creek carry?

About 499 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is R33(HANCOCK Av) over Otter Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns R33(HANCOCK Av) over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.