US Bridges

Local over Otter Creek

Good

Wright County, Iowa · 093253302 · Structure no. 000000000359051

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Otter Creek in Wright County, Iowa. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLocal
CrossesOtter Creek
Location093253302
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.83205, -93.81335
Functional classRural Local

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 2023
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 rating88.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2021)
Projected traffic26 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 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 2023.

How much traffic does Local over Otter Creek carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Local over Otter Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Local over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.